How do you say "grasshopper" in Russian?

Кузнечик

Kuznechik

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "grasshopper" is Кузнечик (Kuznechik).

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "Kuznechik", with the accent sitting mid-word, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Из высокой травы выпрыгнул кузнечик.

Iz vysokoj travy vyprygnul kuznechik.

A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass.

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How to remember Кузнечик

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Questions about Кузнечик

How do you pronounce Кузнечик?

It's spoken something like "Kuznechik", with the accent sitting mid-word, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is Кузнечик formal or casual?

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

How is Кузнечик used in Russian?

Кузнечик is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Из высокой травы выпрыгнул кузнечик. (A grasshopper leapt out of the tall grass.).

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