How do you say "locksmith" in Russian?

Слесарь

Slesar'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "locksmith" is Слесарь (Slesar').

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Slesar'", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Слесарь открыл заклинившую дверь.

Slesar' otkryl zaklinivshuju dver'.

The locksmith opened the jammed door.

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How to remember Слесарь

Connect "Slesar'" with a loan officer stamping paperwork: the sharp little snap in the middle gives your memory a shortcut.

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Questions about Слесарь

How do you pronounce Слесарь?

Say it roughly as "Slesar'", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Слесарь formal or casual?

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

How is Слесарь used in Russian?

Слесарь is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Слесарь открыл заклинившую дверь. (The locksmith opened the jammed door.).

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