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How do you say "goal" in Russian?
цель
celʹ
In Russian, "goal" is цель.
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Pronunciation
Say 'TSELJ' with stress on this single syllable, pronounced like 'tsell' (soft l at the end).
Writing and usage
This 4-letter word uses 'ц', 'е', 'л', 'ь'. The 'ц' is a single letter representing 'ts' sound, and the 'ь' marks it soft.
Example sentence
Мы достигли нашей цели.
We reached our goal.
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How to remember цель
Tselj is short but powerful. In sports, the goal is what you aim for. In life, it is your purpose.
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Questions about цель
How do you say "goal" in Russian?
In Russian, "goal" is цель. It is a noun.
How is цель written in Russian?
This 4-letter word uses 'ц', 'е', 'л', 'ь'. The 'ц' is a single letter representing 'ts' sound, and the 'ь' marks it soft.
How is цель used in a sentence?
Use цель as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Мы достигли нашей цели. (We reached our goal.).
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