How do you say "spider" in Russian?

паук

pauk

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "spider" is паук (pauk).

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Pronunciation

Practice pauk by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the first tap, "pa", a firmer sound than the others.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Паук спёл паутину в углу.

Pauk spel pautinu v uglu.

A spider spun a web in the corner.

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How to remember паук

Say "pauk" while picturing a spider standing right in front of you; the stranger the image, the more firmly it sticks.

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Questions about паук

How do you pronounce паук?

Practice pauk by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the first tap, "pa", a firmer sound than the others.

Is паук formal or casual?

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

How is паук used in Russian?

паук is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Паук спёл паутину в углу. (A spider spun a web in the corner.).

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