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How do you say "grater" in Russian?
терка
terka
In Russian, "grater" is терка.
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Pronunciation
Say TUR-kuh. Stress the TUR syllable. Two syllables with a rolled Р. Ends in -ka as many Russian tool nouns do.
Writing and usage
Терка has a root тер- (from grinding or rubbing). The suffix -ka creates a tool noun. Only five letters in Cyrillic.
Example sentence
Используй терку для сыра.
Use a grater for the cheese.
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How to remember терка
Терка is the tool you use to grate cheese. The word comes from the action of grinding or scraping.
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Questions about терка
How do you say "grater" in Russian?
In Russian, "grater" is терка. It is a noun.
How is терка written in Russian?
Терка has a root тер- (from grinding or rubbing). The suffix -ka creates a tool noun. Only five letters in Cyrillic.
How is терка used in a sentence?
Use терка as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Используй терку для сыра. (Use a grater for the cheese.).
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