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How do you say "insect" in Russian?
насекомое
nasekomoe
In Russian, "insect" is насекомое.
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Pronunciation
Say nah-seh-KO-moh-eh, with stress on the third syllable. It is a longer word with four separate vowel sounds.
Writing and usage
Насекомое is neuter, ending in -ое. It has ten letters. The soft sign (ь) is absent. It is derived from насекать (to cut up).
Example sentence
Насекомое летает над землёй.
The insect flies over the ground.
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How to remember насекомое
Насекомое sounds scientific and long, which fits for a general term for insects.
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Questions about насекомое
How do you say "insect" in Russian?
In Russian, "insect" is насекомое. It is a noun.
How is насекомое written in Russian?
Насекомое is neuter, ending in -ое. It has ten letters. The soft sign (ь) is absent. It is derived from насекать (to cut up).
How is насекомое used in a sentence?
Use насекомое as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Насекомое летает над землёй. (The insect flies over the ground.).
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