How do you say "lock" in Russian?

Замок

Zamok

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "lock" is Замок (Zamok).

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Pronunciation

Practice Zamok by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the last tap, "mok", a firmer sound than the others.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Он починил новый замок на двери.

On pochinil novyj zamok na dveri.

He fixed a new lock on the door.

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How to remember Замок

Link the sound of "Zamok" to a lock in your mind, like a private joke only you and this word share.

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Questions about Замок

How do you pronounce Замок?

Practice Zamok by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the last tap, "mok", a firmer sound than the others.

Is Замок formal or casual?

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

How is Замок used in Russian?

Замок is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он починил новый замок на двери. (He fixed a new lock on the door.).

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