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How do you say "ruler" in Russian?
линейка
linejka
In Russian, "ruler" is линейка.
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Pronunciation
Say lee-NAY-kuh. Stress the NAY syllable. Three syllables with a soft L and hard K.
Writing and usage
Линейка comes from линия (line). The -ейка suffix is a tool noun ending. The й is hard.
Example sentence
Начерти линию линейкой.
Draw a line with the ruler.
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How to remember линейка
Линия means line. Линейка is a ruler, the tool with lines. Picture measuring or drawing lines with a линейка.
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Questions about линейка
How do you say "ruler" in Russian?
In Russian, "ruler" is линейка. It is a noun.
How is линейка written in Russian?
Линейка comes from линия (line). The -ейка suffix is a tool noun ending. The й is hard.
How is линейка used in a sentence?
Use линейка as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Начерти линию линейкой. (Draw a line with the ruler.).
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