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How do you say "elevator" in Russian?
лифт
lift
In Russian, "elevator" is лифт.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LIFT' with stress on this single syllable, pronounced exactly like English 'lift'.
Writing and usage
This 4-letter word is borrowed directly from English and uses 'л', 'и', 'ф', 'т'.
Example sentence
Лифт поднял нас на пятый этаж.
The elevator took us to the fifth floor.
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How to remember лифт
Lift is the Russian word for elevator, borrowed from English. It literally lifts you up multiple floors.
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Questions about лифт
How do you say "elevator" in Russian?
In Russian, "elevator" is лифт. It is a noun.
How is лифт written in Russian?
This 4-letter word is borrowed directly from English and uses 'л', 'и', 'ф', 'т'.
How is лифт used in a sentence?
Use лифт as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Лифт поднял нас на пятый этаж. (The elevator took us to the fifth floor.).
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