How do you say "newt" in Russian?

Тритон

Triton

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "newt" is Тритон (Triton).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "Triton", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

В пруду плавал маленький тритон.

V prudu plaval malen'kij triton.

A small newt swam in the pond.

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How to remember Тритон

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

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Questions about Тритон

How do you pronounce Тритон?

The word rolls off as "Triton", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Тритон formal or casual?

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

How is Тритон used in Russian?

Тритон is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: В пруду плавал маленький тритон. (A small newt swam in the pond.).

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