How do you say "leaf" in Russian?

Лист

List

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "leaf" is Лист (List).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "List" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Зелёный лист упал на землю.

Zelenyj list upal na zemlju.

A green leaf floated to the ground.

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How to remember Лист

Let a calculator on a cluttered desk be your anchor for "List", since how the word almost sounds like an English cousin nudges the two together.

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Questions about Лист

How do you pronounce Лист?

It sounds close to "List" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Лист formal or casual?

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

How is Лист used in Russian?

Лист is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Зелёный лист упал на землю. (A green leaf floated to the ground.).

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