How do you say "fiance" in Russian?

Жених

Zhenih

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "fiance" is Жених (Zhenih).

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Pronunciation

Break Zhenih into two chunks as you say it, and give "Zhe" extra weight — it's the first syllable and carries the stress of the whole word.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она познакомила свою невесту с семьёй.

Ona poznakomila svoju nevestu s sem'ej.

She introduced her fiance to the family.

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How to remember Жених

Picture a fiance and imagine it introducing itself as "Zhenih" — that odd little handshake is what will make the word stick.

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Questions about Жених

How do you pronounce Жених?

Break Zhenih into two chunks as you say it, and give "Zhe" extra weight — it's the first syllable and carries the stress of the whole word.

Is Жених formal or casual?

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

How is Жених used in Russian?

Жених is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она познакомила свою невесту с семьёй. (She introduced her fiance to the family.).

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