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How do you say "fan" in Russian?

веер

veer

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "fan" is веер.

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Pronunciation

VEH-er with stress on the first syllable. The е is short, р is rolled, final 'r' is clear.

Writing and usage

Веер has four letters. The в is 'v', е repeats, р is 'r'. It's a short, simple word.

Example sentence

Веер помогает охладиться.

The fan helps you cool down.

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How to remember веер

Веер sounds like 'vee-er'. Fans create a breeze, and 'веер' has an airy, flowing quality.

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Questions about веер

How do you say "fan" in Russian?

In Russian, "fan" is веер. It is a noun.

How is веер written in Russian?

Веер has four letters. The в is 'v', е repeats, р is 'r'. It's a short, simple word.

How is веер used in a sentence?

Use веер as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Веер помогает охладиться. (The fan helps you cool down.).

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