How do you say "jaw" in Russian?

челюсть

cheljust'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "jaw" is челюсть (cheljust').

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Pronunciation

Say the two syllables of cheljust' at a steady pace, and let "chel" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Он сжал челюсть от концентрации.

On szhal cheljust' ot kontsentratsii.

He clenched his jaw in concentration.

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How to remember челюсть

The sound of "cheljust'" could almost be a made-up name for a jaw — lean into that silliness to anchor the word.

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Questions about челюсть

How do you pronounce челюсть?

Say the two syllables of cheljust' at a steady pace, and let "chel" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Is челюсть formal or casual?

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

How is челюсть used in Russian?

челюсть is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он сжал челюсть от концентрации. (He clenched his jaw in concentration.).

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