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How do you say "metal" in Russian?
металл
metall
In Russian, "metal" is металл.
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Pronunciation
Say meh-TAHL, with stress on the second syllable. The double ll makes it thick and final.
Writing and usage
Металл has a double л (ll), making it sound heavy and solid. It is masculine, ending in -ll. The а comes before the double consonant.
Example sentence
Металл блестит под солнцем.
The metal shines in the sun.
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How to remember металл
Металл has double-l, which makes sense because metal is heavy and solid, and the sound is thick.
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Questions about металл
How do you say "metal" in Russian?
In Russian, "metal" is металл. It is a noun.
How is металл written in Russian?
Металл has a double л (ll), making it sound heavy and solid. It is masculine, ending in -ll. The а comes before the double consonant.
How is металл used in a sentence?
Use металл as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Металл блестит под солнцем. (The metal shines in the sun.).
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