How do you say "meat skewer" in Russian?

In Russian, "meat skewer" is шампур (šampur). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

шампур (romanisation: šampur) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about шампур

How do you pronounce шампур?

шампур is romanised as šampur in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is шампур written in Russian?

шампур is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is šampur. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is шампур formal or casual?

шампур is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.