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How do you say "manhole" in Russian?
люк
ljuk
In Russian, "manhole" is люк.
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Pronunciation
Say LYOOK with stress on one syllable. The 'yu' sound is made from the 'ю' letter.
Writing and usage
Люк is three letters. The 'Л' looks like English 'L' but can represent a soft 'l' sound.
Example sentence
Рабочий поднимает люк на улице.
The worker lifts the manhole cover.
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How to remember люк
A люк is an access hatch. Think of it as a gate into the underground.
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Questions about люк
How do you say "manhole" in Russian?
In Russian, "manhole" is люк. It is a noun.
How is люк written in Russian?
Люк is three letters. The 'Л' looks like English 'L' but can represent a soft 'l' sound.
How is люк used in a sentence?
Use люк as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Рабочий поднимает люк на улице. (The worker lifts the manhole cover.).
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