How do you say "network" in Russian?

Сеть

Set'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "network" is Сеть (Set').

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Set'" when spoken, with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Офисные компьютеры используют одну сеть.

Ofisnye komp'jutery ispol'zujut odnu set'.

The office computers share one network.

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How to remember Сеть

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Questions about Сеть

How do you pronounce Сеть?

It sounds close to "Set'" when spoken, with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Сеть formal or casual?

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

How is Сеть used in Russian?

Сеть is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Офисные компьютеры используют одну сеть. (The office computers share one network.).

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