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How do you say "gravel" in Russian?
гравий
gravij
In Russian, "gravel" is гравий.
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Pronunciation
Say 'GRAH-vij' with stress on the first syllable, pronounced like 'grave' plus 'ij'.
Writing and usage
This 6-letter word uses 'г', 'р', 'а', 'в', 'и', 'й'. The 'й' at the end marks an adjective-derived noun (neuter).
Example sentence
Дорожка покрыта гравием.
The path is covered with gravel.
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How to remember гравий
Gravij sounds like it is related to 'grave', and gravelly ground is grave underfoot when you walk on it.
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Questions about гравий
How do you say "gravel" in Russian?
In Russian, "gravel" is гравий. It is a noun.
How is гравий written in Russian?
This 6-letter word uses 'г', 'р', 'а', 'в', 'и', 'й'. The 'й' at the end marks an adjective-derived noun (neuter).
How is гравий used in a sentence?
Use гравий as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Дорожка покрыта гравием. (The path is covered with gravel.).
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