How do you say "polar bear" in Russian?

In Russian, "polar bear" is полярный медведь (poljarnyj medvedʹ). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

полярный медведь (romanisation: poljarnyj medvedʹ) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about полярный медведь

How do you pronounce полярный медведь?

полярный медведь is romanised as poljarnyj medvedʹ 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 полярный медведь written in Russian?

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

Is полярный медведь formal or casual?

полярный медведь 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.