How do you say "stingray" in Russian?

Скат

Skat

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "stingray" is Скат (Skat).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Skat" when spoken, with the weight of the word falling early, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Скат скользил по песчаному дну.

Skat skol'zil po peschanomu dnu.

A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.

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How to remember Скат

Let someone counting coins on a table be your anchor for "Skat", since the soft trailing end of the word nudges the two together.

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Questions about Скат

How do you pronounce Скат?

It sounds close to "Skat" when spoken, with the weight of the word falling early, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Скат formal or casual?

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

How is Скат used in Russian?

Скат is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Скат скользил по песчаному дну. (A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.).

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