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How do you say "fence" in Russian?
забор
zabor
In Russian, "fence" is забор.
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Pronunciation
Say 'zah-BOR' with stress on the second syllable, pronounced like 'zah' plus 'bore'.
Writing and usage
This 5-letter word uses 'з', 'а', 'б', 'о', 'р'. The 'р' at the end is a hard consonant.
Example sentence
За забором растут цветы.
Flowers grow behind the fence.
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How to remember забор
Zabor sounds a bit like 'saber', and a fence is as sharp and defensive as a saber.
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Questions about забор
How do you say "fence" in Russian?
In Russian, "fence" is забор. It is a noun.
How is забор written in Russian?
This 5-letter word uses 'з', 'а', 'б', 'о', 'р'. The 'р' at the end is a hard consonant.
How is забор used in a sentence?
Use забор as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: За забором растут цветы. (Flowers grow behind the fence.).
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