How do you say "heron" in Russian?

Цапля

Tsaplja

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "heron" is Цапля (Tsaplja).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "Tsaplja", with a light stress toward the end, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Цапля стояла неподвижно на краю воды.

Tsaplja stojala nepodvizhno na kraju vody.

The heron stood still at the water's edge.

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How to remember Цапля

Whenever "Tsaplja" comes up, picture a cashier ringing up a receipt; the hiss near the end of the word keeps them linked.

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Questions about Цапля

How do you pronounce Цапля?

Pronounce this as "Tsaplja", with a light stress toward the end, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Цапля formal or casual?

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

How is Цапля used in Russian?

Цапля is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Цапля стояла неподвижно на краю воды. (The heron stood still at the water's edge.).

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