How do you say "listen" in Russian?

слушать

slushat'

Verb Cyrillic

In Russian, "listen" is слушать (slushat').

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "slushat'" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Я слушаю музыку, пока работаю.

Ja slushaju muzyku, poka rabotaju.

I listen to music while I work.

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How to remember слушать

Think of a jar of loose change on a shelf; the "slushat'" sound echoes the buzzing consonant in the middle, so the two stick together.

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Questions about слушать

How do you pronounce слушать?

It sounds close to "slushat'" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is слушать formal or casual?

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

How is слушать used in Russian?

слушать is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Я слушаю музыку, пока работаю. (I listen to music while I work.).

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