How do you say "mast" in Russian?

Мачта

Machta

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "mast" is Мачта (Machta).

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Machta" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

С высокой мачты поднялся флаг.

S vysokoj machty podnjalsja flag.

A flag flew from the tall mast.

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How to remember Мачта

Imagine a loan officer stamping paperwork the moment you hear "Machta" — how the word almost sounds like an English cousin ties them together.

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Questions about Мачта

How do you pronounce Мачта?

You'd say "Machta" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Мачта formal or casual?

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

How is Мачта used in Russian?

Мачта is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: С высокой мачты поднялся флаг. (A flag flew from the tall mast.).

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