How do you say "maximum" in Russian?

Максимум

Maksimum

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "maximum" is Максимум (Maksimum).

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Pronunciation

This comes out close to "Maksimum", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Лифт вмещает максимум восемь человек.

Lift vmeschaet maksimum vosem' chelovek.

The lift holds a maximum of eight people.

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How to remember Максимум

Let a loan officer stamping paperwork be your anchor for "Maksimum", since the hiss near the end of the word nudges the two together.

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Questions about Максимум

How do you pronounce Максимум?

This comes out close to "Maksimum", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Максимум formal or casual?

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

How is Максимум used in Russian?

Максимум is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Лифт вмещает максимум восемь человек. (The lift holds a maximum of eight people.).

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