How do you say "screw" in Russian?

Винт

Vint

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "screw" is Винт (Vint).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Vint" when spoken, with the accent sitting mid-word, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она затянула винт драйвером.

Ona zatjanula vint drajverom.

She tightened the screw with a driver.

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How to remember Винт

Imagine a card being swiped at a register the moment you hear "Vint" — the way the stress punches through ties them together.

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Questions about Винт

How do you pronounce Винт?

It sounds close to "Vint" when spoken, with the accent sitting mid-word, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Винт formal or casual?

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

How is Винт used in Russian?

Винт is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она затянула винт драйвером. (She tightened the screw with a driver.).

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