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How do you say "ground" in Russian?
земля
zemlja
In Russian, "ground" is земля.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ZEM-lyah' with stress on the first syllable, pronounced like 'zem' plus 'lyuh'.
Writing and usage
This 6-letter word uses 'з', 'е', 'м', 'л', 'я'. The 'я' at the end marks it as a feminine noun.
Example sentence
Земля мокрая после дождя.
The ground is wet after the rain.
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How to remember земля
Zemlya is the root of 'Zemlya', the Russian name for Earth. It is where we walk and stand.
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Questions about земля
How do you say "ground" in Russian?
In Russian, "ground" is земля. It is a noun.
How is земля written in Russian?
This 6-letter word uses 'з', 'е', 'м', 'л', 'я'. The 'я' at the end marks it as a feminine noun.
How is земля used in a sentence?
Use земля as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Земля мокрая после дождя. (The ground is wet after the rain.).
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