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How do you say "jar" in Russian?
банка
banka
In Russian, "jar" is банка.
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Pronunciation
BAHN-kuh with stress on the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Банка is five letters. It ends in 'ка', a common feminine noun ending.
Example sentence
Варенье хранится в стеклянной банке.
Jam is stored in a glass jar.
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How to remember банка
Банка is a jar or can. It's where things are stored.
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Questions about банка
How do you say "jar" in Russian?
In Russian, "jar" is банка. It is a noun.
How is банка written in Russian?
Банка is five letters. It ends in 'ка', a common feminine noun ending.
How is банка used in a sentence?
Use банка as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Варенье хранится в стеклянной банке. (Jam is stored in a glass jar.).
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