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How do you say "right (correct)" in Russian?
правильный
pravilʹnyj
In Russian, "right (correct)" is правильный.
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Pronunciation
Say prah-VEEL-nyj. Three syllables, stress on the second.
Writing and usage
Правильный has 10 letters. The root прави- connects to правило (rule). The Ь appears twice.
Example sentence
Это правильный способ.
This is the right way.
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How to remember правильный
Pravi: right answers follow the rule, the pravi-lno rule.
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Questions about правильный
How do you say "right (correct)" in Russian?
In Russian, "right (correct)" is правильный. It is a noun.
How is правильный written in Russian?
Правильный has 10 letters. The root прави- connects to правило (rule). The Ь appears twice.
How is правильный used in a sentence?
Use правильный as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Это правильный способ. (This is the right way.).
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