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How do you say "golden" in Russian?
золотой
zolotoj
In Russian, "golden" is золотой.
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Pronunciation
Say zuh-luh-TOY. Three syllables, stress on the third.
Writing and usage
Золотой has 8 letters. The root золо- connects to gold. The Й marks a soft ending.
Example sentence
Это золотое кольцо.
This is a golden ring.
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How to remember золотой
Zoloto: golden things are zoloto, the precious metal.
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Questions about золотой
How do you say "golden" in Russian?
In Russian, "golden" is золотой. It is a noun.
How is золотой written in Russian?
Золотой has 8 letters. The root золо- connects to gold. The Й marks a soft ending.
How is золотой used in a sentence?
Use золотой as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Это золотое кольцо. (This is a golden ring.).
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