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How do you say "fast" in Russian?
быстрый
bystryj
In Russian, "fast" is быстрый.
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Pronunciation
Say BEES-tryj. The Y at the end makes an extra tiny syllable. Stress is on the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Быстрый has 8 letters. The Ы vowel is rare in most languages and comes early in this word.
Example sentence
Он быстрый спортсмен.
He is a fast athlete.
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How to remember быстрый
Bys sounds like 'buys' - if something buys you speed, it must be fast.
Related words
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- golden золотой zolotoj
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- seventy-nine семьдесят девять sem'desyat' devyat'
- tall высокий vysokij
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Questions about быстрый
How do you say "fast" in Russian?
In Russian, "fast" is быстрый. It is a noun.
How is быстрый written in Russian?
Быстрый has 8 letters. The Ы vowel is rare in most languages and comes early in this word.
How is быстрый used in a sentence?
Use быстрый as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Он быстрый спортсмен. (He is a fast athlete.).
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