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How do you say "lightning" in Russian?
молния
molnija
In Russian, "lightning" is молния.
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Pronunciation
Say MOHL-nee-ya. Three syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Молния has 6 letters. The Я at the end makes the sound soft. This is a noun.
Example sentence
Молния раскалывает небо.
Lightning splits the sky.
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How to remember молния
Molni: lightning molni-shes across the sky.
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Questions about молния
How do you say "lightning" in Russian?
In Russian, "lightning" is молния. It is a noun.
How is молния written in Russian?
Молния has 6 letters. The Я at the end makes the sound soft. This is a noun.
How is молния used in a sentence?
Use молния as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Молния раскалывает небо. (Lightning splits the sky.).
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