How do you say "gale" in Russian?

Гейл

Gejl

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "gale" is Гейл (Gejl).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "Gejl", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Сильный шторм сдул листья.

Sil'nyj shtorm sdul list'ja.

A strong gale blew the leaves away.

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How to remember Гейл

Imagine someone counting coins on a table the moment you hear "Gejl" — how the word almost sounds like an English cousin ties them together.

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Questions about Гейл

How do you pronounce Гейл?

The word rolls off as "Gejl", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Гейл formal or casual?

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

How is Гейл used in Russian?

Гейл is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Сильный шторм сдул листья. (A strong gale blew the leaves away.).

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