How do you say "owl" in Russian?

Сова

Sova

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "owl" is Сова (Sova).

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Pronunciation

Say Sova out loud in two smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the last part, "va" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Сова тихо ухала ночью.

Sova tiho uhala noch'ju.

An owl hooted softly in the night.

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How to remember Сова

Pretend "Sova" is what an owl would be called in a cartoon, and let that goofy voice replay in your head.

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Questions about Сова

How do you pronounce Сова?

Say Sova out loud in two smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the last part, "va" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Is Сова formal or casual?

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

How is Сова used in Russian?

Сова is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Сова тихо ухала ночью. (An owl hooted softly in the night.).

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