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How do you say "rainstorm" in Russian?
ливень
livenʹ
In Russian, "rainstorm" is ливень.
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Pronunciation
Say LEH-venʹ. One syllable with a soft ending. Stress on the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Ливень has 6 letters. The Ь shows softness. This is a noun for a downpour.
Example sentence
Начался ливень.
A rainstorm began.
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How to remember ливень
Liv: a rainstorm liven-ates, or animates, the ground.
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Questions about ливень
How do you say "rainstorm" in Russian?
In Russian, "rainstorm" is ливень. It is a noun.
How is ливень written in Russian?
Ливень has 6 letters. The Ь shows softness. This is a noun for a downpour.
How is ливень used in a sentence?
Use ливень as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Начался ливень. (A rainstorm began.).
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