How do you say "guardian" in Russian?

Страж

Strazh

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "guardian" is Страж (Strazh).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Strazh" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Его тётя стала его законным опекуном.

Ego tetja stala ego zakonnym opekunom.

His aunt became his legal guardian.

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How to remember Страж

Whenever "Strazh" comes up, picture a shopping cart rolling down an aisle; the way the stress punches through keeps them linked.

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Questions about Страж

How do you pronounce Страж?

It sounds close to "Strazh" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is Страж formal or casual?

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

How is Страж used in Russian?

Страж is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Его тётя стала его законным опекуном. (His aunt became his legal guardian.).

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