How do you say "rectangle" in Russian?

Прямоугольник

Prjamougol'nik

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "rectangle" is Прямоугольник (Prjamougol'nik).

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Prjamougol'nik", with the final syllable trailing off softly, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Дверь имеет форму прямоугольника.

Dver' imeet formu prjamougol'nika.

The door is shaped like a rectangle.

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How to remember Прямоугольник

Imagine a bank teller counting bills the moment you hear "Prjamougol'nik" — the sharp little snap in the middle ties them together.

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Questions about Прямоугольник

How do you pronounce Прямоугольник?

Say it roughly as "Prjamougol'nik", with the final syllable trailing off softly, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Прямоугольник formal or casual?

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

How is Прямоугольник used in Russian?

Прямоугольник is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Дверь имеет форму прямоугольника. (The door is shaped like a rectangle.).

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