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How do you say "roof" in Russian?
крыша
kryša
In Russian, "roof" is крыша.
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Pronunciation
Say KRYSH-uh with stress on the first syllable. The 'kry' part needs a quick start.
Writing and usage
Крыша is five letters. It starts with 'кр', a consonant cluster. The soft sign after 'ш' indicates softness.
Example sentence
Крыша защищает дом от дождя.
The roof protects the house from rain.
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How to remember крыша
Крыша covers a house like a hat. The 'к' at the start feels sturdy, just like a roof.
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Questions about крыша
How do you say "roof" in Russian?
In Russian, "roof" is крыша. It is a noun.
How is крыша written in Russian?
Крыша is five letters. It starts with 'кр', a consonant cluster. The soft sign after 'ш' indicates softness.
How is крыша used in a sentence?
Use крыша as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Крыша защищает дом от дождя. (The roof protects the house from rain.).
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