How do you say "rude" in Russian?

грубый

grubyj

Adjective Cyrillic

In Russian, "rude" is грубый (grubyj).

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Pronunciation

Phonetically this lands near grubyj, with "yj" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick. It helps to repeat it a few times before using it in a sentence.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Невежливо прерывать.

Nevezhlivo preryvat'.

It is rude to interrupt.

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How to remember грубый

Think of "grubyj" sounding a bit like grub, which nudges you toward "rude". A quick repeat of this trick before bed cements it well.

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Questions about грубый

How do you pronounce грубый?

Phonetically this lands near grubyj, with "yj" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick. It helps to repeat it a few times before using it in a sentence.

Is грубый formal or casual?

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

How is грубый used in Russian?

грубый is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Невежливо прерывать. (It is rude to interrupt.).

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