How do you say "onion" in Russian?

In Russian, "onion" is лук (luk). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

лук (romanisation: luk) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about лук

How do you pronounce лук?

лук is romanised as luk 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 лук written in Russian?

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

Is лук formal or casual?

лук 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.