How do you say "fourth" in Russian?

Четвёртый

Chetvertyj

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "fourth" is Четвёртый (Chetvertyj).

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Pronunciation

Say the three syllables of Chetvertyj at a steady pace, and let "Chet" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Это моя четвёртая чашка кофе.

Eto moja chetvertaja chashka kofe.

This is my fourth cup of coffee.

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How to remember Четвёртый

Attach "Chetvertyj" to a quick mental snapshot of a fourth, and the sound will surface faster the next time you need it.

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Questions about Четвёртый

How do you pronounce Четвёртый?

Say the three syllables of Chetvertyj at a steady pace, and let "Chet" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Is Четвёртый formal or casual?

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

How is Четвёртый used in Russian?

Четвёртый is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Это моя четвёртая чашка кофе. (This is my fourth cup of coffee.).

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