How do you say "protein" in Russian?

Белок

Belok

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "protein" is Белок (Belok).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Belok" when spoken, with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Яйца — хороший источник белка.

Jajtsa — horoshij istochnik belka.

Eggs are a good source of protein.

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How to remember Белок

Let a handshake sealing a deal be your anchor for "Belok", since how the syllables bunch up at the start nudges the two together.

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Questions about Белок

How do you pronounce Белок?

It sounds close to "Belok" when spoken, with a stronger push on the second syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Белок formal or casual?

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

How is Белок used in Russian?

Белок is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Яйца — хороший источник белка. (Eggs are a good source of protein.).

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