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How do you say "soft" in Russian?
мягкий
mjagkij
In Russian, "soft" is мягкий.
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Pronunciation
Say MYAG-kij. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Мягкий has 7 letters. The Я softens the preceding M. The Ь also softens the K.
Example sentence
Подушка мягкая.
The pillow is soft.
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How to remember мягкий
Myag: soft things make you go 'myah', smooth and gentle.
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Questions about мягкий
How do you say "soft" in Russian?
In Russian, "soft" is мягкий. It is a noun.
How is мягкий written in Russian?
Мягкий has 7 letters. The Я softens the preceding M. The Ь also softens the K.
How is мягкий used in a sentence?
Use мягкий as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Подушка мягкая. (The pillow is soft.).
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