How do you say "kitten" in Russian?

котёнок

kotenok

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "kitten" is котёнок (kotenok).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce kotenok across three syllables and aim your emphasis at "ko", the first one, rather than flattening the word out evenly.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Мягкий котёнок мурлыкал у меня на коленях.

Mjagkij kotenok murlykal u menja na kolenjah.

A soft kitten purred on my lap.

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How to remember котёнок

Attach "kotenok" to a quick mental snapshot of a kitten, and the sound will surface faster the next time you need it.

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Questions about котёнок

How do you pronounce котёнок?

Pronounce kotenok across three syllables and aim your emphasis at "ko", the first one, rather than flattening the word out evenly.

Is котёнок formal or casual?

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

How is котёнок used in Russian?

котёнок is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Мягкий котёнок мурлыкал у меня на коленях. (A soft kitten purred on my lap.).

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