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How do you say "rainstorm" in Russian?

ливень

livenʹ

Noun Cyrillic

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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