How do you say "moss" in Russian?

мох

moh

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "moss" is мох (moh).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "moh" when spoken, with the final syllable trailing off softly, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Мягкий мох покрывал старый камень.

Mjagkij moh pokryval staryj kamen'.

Soft moss covered the old stone.

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How to remember мох

Let a budget spreadsheet open on a screen be your anchor for "moh", since the clipped rhythm of the word nudges the two together.

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Questions about мох

How do you pronounce мох?

It sounds close to "moh" when spoken, with the final syllable trailing off softly, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is мох formal or casual?

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

How is мох used in Russian?

мох is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Мягкий мох покрывал старый камень. (Soft moss covered the old stone.).

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