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How do you say "rock" in Russian?
камень
kamenʹ
In Russian, "rock" is камень.
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Pronunciation
Say KAH-men with stress on the first syllable. The soft sign at the end doesn't change the pronunciation much.
Writing and usage
The word ends with the soft sign 'ь', which indicates the final consonant is soft. It has six letters.
Example sentence
На земле лежит большой камень.
A large rock lies on the ground.
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How to remember камень
Камень (kamen) sounds like 'coming' if you squint. Rocks are what you might trip over when coming down a path.
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Questions about камень
How do you say "rock" in Russian?
In Russian, "rock" is камень. It is a noun.
How is камень written in Russian?
The word ends with the soft sign 'ь', which indicates the final consonant is soft. It has six letters.
How is камень used in a sentence?
Use камень as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: На земле лежит большой камень. (A large rock lies on the ground.).
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