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How do you say "sky" in Russian?
небо
nebo
In Russian, "sky" is небо.
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Pronunciation
Say 'NEH-bah' with stress on the first syllable, pronounced like 'neh' plus 'buh'.
Writing and usage
This 4-letter word uses 'н', 'е', 'б', 'о'. It is a neuter noun, the only name for the sky in Russian.
Example sentence
Небо голубое в ясный день.
The sky is blue on a clear day.
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How to remember небо
Nebo sounds a bit like 'neighbor', and the sky is like a neighbor who is always above us watching.
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Questions about небо
How do you say "sky" in Russian?
In Russian, "sky" is небо. It is a noun.
How is небо written in Russian?
This 4-letter word uses 'н', 'е', 'б', 'о'. It is a neuter noun, the only name for the sky in Russian.
How is небо used in a sentence?
Use небо as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Небо голубое в ясный день. (The sky is blue on a clear day.).
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