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How do you say "full" in Russian?

полный

polnyj

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "full" is полный.

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Pronunciation

Say POHL-nyj. The O is rounded. Stress is on the first syllable.

Writing and usage

Полный ends in -ый. The П at the start is unaspirated, softer than English P.

Example sentence

Его тарелка полная.

His plate is full.

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How to remember полный

Pohl sounds like 'pole' - imagine a pole so full of things nothing fits in.

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Questions about полный

How do you say "full" in Russian?

In Russian, "full" is полный. It is a noun.

How is полный written in Russian?

Полный ends in -ый. The П at the start is unaspirated, softer than English P.

How is полный used in a sentence?

Use полный as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Его тарелка полная. (His plate is full.).

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