How do you say "physical education" in Russian?

In Russian, "physical education" is физкультура (fizkulʹtura). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

физкультура (romanisation: fizkulʹtura) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about физкультура

How do you pronounce физкультура?

физкультура is romanised as fizkulʹtura 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 физкультура written in Russian?

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

Is физкультура formal or casual?

физкультура 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.