How do you say "seed" in Russian?

Семена

Semena

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "seed" is Семена (Semena).

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "Semena", keeping the stress near the front, and most learners get it after repeating it slowly a handful of times.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она посадила семя в землю.

Ona posadila semja v zemlju.

She planted a seed in the soil.

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How to remember Семена

Picture a stack of unpaid bills on a desk to lock in "Semena" — the sound mirrors the hiss near the end of the word.

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Questions about Семена

How do you pronounce Семена?

It's spoken something like "Semena", keeping the stress near the front, and most learners get it after repeating it slowly a handful of times.

Is Семена formal or casual?

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

How is Семена used in Russian?

Семена is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она посадила семя в землю. (She planted a seed in the soil.).

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