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How do you say "lamb" in Russian?
ягнёнок
jagnënok
In Russian, "lamb" is ягнёнок.
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Pronunciation
yahg-NYO-nok with stress on the second syllable. The я makes a 'yah' sound, and ё is pronounced 'yo'.
Writing and usage
Ягнёнок has the ё vowel with diaeresis, and я starts the word. It's a diminutive form suggesting a young lamb.
Example sentence
Маленький ягнёнок блеет.
The little lamb bleats.
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How to remember ягнёнок
Ягнёнок contains 'ягн', making a 'yag' sound. Young lambs bleat with a nasal 'ag' sound that matches.
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Questions about ягнёнок
How do you say "lamb" in Russian?
In Russian, "lamb" is ягнёнок. It is a noun.
How is ягнёнок written in Russian?
Ягнёнок has the ё vowel with diaeresis, and я starts the word. It's a diminutive form suggesting a young lamb.
How is ягнёнок used in a sentence?
Use ягнёнок as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Маленький ягнёнок блеет. (The little lamb bleats.).
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