How do you say "essay" in Russian?

Эссе

Esse

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "essay" is Эссе (Esse).

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Pronunciation

This comes out close to "Esse", with the stress on the last syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

Эссе is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Он написал эссе об океане.

On napisal esse ob okeane.

He wrote an essay about the ocean.

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How to remember Эссе

Attach "Esse" to a quick mental image of a receipt curling out of a machine — the sharp little snap in the middle seals it in.

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Questions about Эссе

How do you pronounce Эссе?

This comes out close to "Esse", with the stress on the last syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is Эссе formal or casual?

Эссе is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Эссе used in Russian?

Эссе is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он написал эссе об океане. (He wrote an essay about the ocean.).

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