How do you say "socket" in Russian?

Головка

Golovka

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "socket" is Головка (Golovka).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce Golovka across three syllables and aim your emphasis at "lov", the second one, rather than flattening the word out evenly.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Он подключил лампу к розетке.

On podkljuchil lampu k rozetke.

He plugged the lamp into the socket.

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How to remember Головка

Imagine a socket shouting its own name, "Golovka", across a room, and let that silly image do the memorizing for you.

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Questions about Головка

How do you pronounce Головка?

Pronounce Golovka across three syllables and aim your emphasis at "lov", the second one, rather than flattening the word out evenly.

Is Головка formal or casual?

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

How is Головка used in Russian?

Головка is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он подключил лампу к розетке. (He plugged the lamp into the socket.).

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