How do you say "hare" in Russian?

Заяц

Zajats

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "hare" is Заяц (Zajats).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as Zajats, breaking it into two beats, and lean into "jats", the last syllable, since that's where the stress naturally falls when Russians say it.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Заяц быстро пронёсся через поле.

Zajats bystro pronessja cherez pole.

A hare darted quickly across the field.

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How to remember Заяц

Link the sound of "Zajats" to a hare in your mind, like a private joke only you and this word share.

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Questions about Заяц

How do you pronounce Заяц?

Sound it out as Zajats, breaking it into two beats, and lean into "jats", the last syllable, since that's where the stress naturally falls when Russians say it.

Is Заяц formal or casual?

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

How is Заяц used in Russian?

Заяц is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Заяц быстро пронёсся через поле. (A hare darted quickly across the field.).

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