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How do you say "sofa" in Russian?
диван
divan
In Russian, "sofa" is диван.
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Pronunciation
Say 'dee-VAHN' with stress on the second syllable, pronounced like 'dee' plus 'vahn'.
Writing and usage
This 5-letter word uses 'д', 'и', 'в', 'а', 'н'. It is borrowed from Persian and retains that ancient quality.
Example sentence
На диване сидят гости.
Guests are sitting on the sofa.
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How to remember диван
Divan sounds like 'dive in', which is what you do on a sofa after a long day.
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Questions about диван
How do you say "sofa" in Russian?
In Russian, "sofa" is диван. It is a noun.
How is диван written in Russian?
This 5-letter word uses 'д', 'и', 'в', 'а', 'н'. It is borrowed from Persian and retains that ancient quality.
How is диван used in a sentence?
Use диван as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: На диване сидят гости. (Guests are sitting on the sofa.).
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