How do you say "oval" in Russian?

овал

oval

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "oval" is овал (oval).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "oval" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Стол имеет овальную верхнюю часть.

Stol imeet oval'nuju verhnjuju chast'.

The table has an oval top.

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How to remember овал

Imagine a shopping cart rolling down an aisle the moment you hear "oval" — the hiss near the end of the word ties them together.

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Questions about овал

How do you pronounce овал?

It sounds close to "oval" when spoken, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is овал formal or casual?

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

How is овал used in Russian?

овал is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Стол имеет овальную верхнюю часть. (The table has an oval top.).

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