How do you say "sprout" in Russian?

Росток

Rostok

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "sprout" is Росток (Rostok).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Rostok" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Крошечный росток протолкнулся сквозь почву.

Kroshechnyj rostok protolknulsja skvoz' pochvu.

A tiny sprout pushed through the soil.

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How to remember Росток

Picture someone counting coins on a table to lock in "Rostok" — the sound mirrors the soft trailing end of the word.

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Questions about Росток

How do you pronounce Росток?

It sounds close to "Rostok" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Росток formal or casual?

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

How is Росток used in Russian?

Росток is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Крошечный росток протолкнулся сквозь почву. (A tiny sprout pushed through the soil.).

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