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How do you say "pole" in Russian?
шест
šest
In Russian, "pole" is шест.
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Pronunciation
Say SHEST with stress on one syllable. The 'sh' comes from the Cyrillic 'ш'.
Writing and usage
Шест is only four letters. The 'ш' at the beginning makes the 'sh' sound.
Example sentence
Рыбак опирается на длинный шест.
The fisherman leans on a long pole.
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How to remember шест
A шест is a long stick or pole. Picture it as a wooden shaft used to push boats.
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Questions about шест
How do you say "pole" in Russian?
In Russian, "pole" is шест. It is a noun.
How is шест written in Russian?
Шест is only four letters. The 'ш' at the beginning makes the 'sh' sound.
How is шест used in a sentence?
Use шест as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Рыбак опирается на длинный шест. (The fisherman leans on a long pole.).
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