How do you say "expense" in Russian?

Стоимость

Stoimost'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "expense" is Стоимость (Stoimost').

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Stoimost'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Аренда — их самый большой расход.

Arenda — ih samyj bol'shoj rashod.

Rent is their biggest expense.

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How to remember Стоимость

Link "Stoimost'" to a shopper comparing two price tags in your head — the soft trailing end of the word makes the connection easy.

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Questions about Стоимость

How do you pronounce Стоимость?

Say it roughly as "Stoimost'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is Стоимость formal or casual?

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

How is Стоимость used in Russian?

Стоимость is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Аренда — их самый большой расход. (Rent is their biggest expense.).

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