How do you say "harp" in Russian?

арфа

arfa

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "harp" is арфа (arfa).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "arfa", with a light stress toward the end, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она щипнула струны арфы.

Ona schipnula struny arfy.

She plucked the strings of the harp.

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How to remember арфа

Whenever "arfa" comes up, picture someone counting coins on a table; the buzzing consonant in the middle keeps them linked.

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Questions about арфа

How do you pronounce арфа?

The word rolls off as "arfa", with a light stress toward the end, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is арфа formal or casual?

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

How is арфа used in Russian?

арфа is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она щипнула струны арфы. (She plucked the strings of the harp.).

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