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How do you say "how do you say this" in Russian?

Как это сказать

Kak eto skazat'

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "how do you say this" is Как это сказать (Kak eto skazat').

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Pronunciation

Try Kak eto skazat' for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "kaz", so the ending comes out almost clipped.

Writing and usage

Как это сказать is written using cyrillic. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

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Questions about Как это сказать

How do you pronounce Как это сказать?

Try Kak eto skazat' for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "kaz", so the ending comes out almost clipped.

Is Как это сказать formal or casual?

Как это сказать is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Как это сказать used in Russian?

Как это сказать is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how do you say this).

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