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How do you say "stew" in Russian?

Рагу

Ragu

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "stew" is Рагу (Ragu).

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Pronunciation

Say the two syllables of Ragu at a steady pace, and let "gu" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the last syllable in this word.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Говяжье рагу томилось весь день.

Govjazh'e ragu tomilos' ves' den'.

The beef stew simmered all afternoon.

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How to remember Рагу

Think of "Ragu" as a pet name for a stew; say the pet name a few times and the real word follows naturally.

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Questions about Рагу

How do you pronounce Рагу?

Say the two syllables of Ragu at a steady pace, and let "gu" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the last syllable in this word.

Is Рагу formal or casual?

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

How is Рагу used in Russian?

Рагу is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Говяжье рагу томилось весь день. (The beef stew simmered all afternoon.).

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