How do you say "exercise" in Russian?

Физическая активность

Fizicheskaja aktivnost'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "exercise" is Физическая активность (Fizicheskaja aktivnost').

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Pronunciation

This comes out close to "Fizicheskaja aktivnost'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Ежедневные упражнения полезны для сердца.

Ezhednevnye uprazhnenija polezny dlja serdtsa.

Daily exercise is good for your heart.

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How to remember Физическая активность

Attach "Fizicheskaja aktivnost'" to a quick mental image of a bank teller counting bills — the clipped rhythm of the word seals it in.

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Questions about Физическая активность

How do you pronounce Физическая активность?

This comes out close to "Fizicheskaja aktivnost'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Is Физическая активность formal or casual?

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

How is Физическая активность used in Russian?

Физическая активность is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ежедневные упражнения полезны для сердца. (Daily exercise is good for your heart.).

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