How do you say "generator" in Russian?

Генератор

Generator

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "generator" is Генератор (Generator).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Generator" when spoken, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Генератор питал свет.

Generator pital svet.

The generator powered the lights.

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How to remember Генератор

Think of someone waving a coupon at checkout; the "Generator" sound echoes the rolled sound near the front, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Генератор

How do you pronounce Генератор?

It sounds close to "Generator" when spoken, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is Генератор formal or casual?

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

How is Генератор used in Russian?

Генератор is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Генератор питал свет. (The generator powered the lights.).

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