How do you say "rug" in Russian?

Ковёр

Kover

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "rug" is Ковёр (Kover).

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Pronunciation

Work through Kover one syllable at a time — two in total — and punch up "ver" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Мягкий ковёр покрывал деревянный пол.

Mjagkij kover pokryval derevjannyj pol.

A soft rug covered the wooden floor.

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How to remember Ковёр

Say "Kover" while picturing a rug standing right in front of you; the stranger the image, the more firmly it sticks.

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Questions about Ковёр

How do you pronounce Ковёр?

Work through Kover one syllable at a time — two in total — and punch up "ver" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Is Ковёр formal or casual?

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

How is Ковёр used in Russian?

Ковёр is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Мягкий ковёр покрывал деревянный пол. (A soft rug covered the wooden floor.).

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