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How do you say "swan" in Russian?
лебедь
lebedʹ
In Russian, "swan" is лебедь.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LEH-bedʹ' with stress on the first syllable. The 'e' is clear and open, and the ending is soft (marked by the soft sign).
Writing and usage
Лебедь has six letters and a soft sign (ь) at the end, marking softness. It's masculine. An ancient Russian word, possibly related to 'белый' (white).
Example sentence
Лебедь плывет по озеру.
The swan swims on the lake.
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How to remember лебедь
The soft sign at the end gives it a gentle, flowing sound, perfect for describing a graceful swan gliding on water.
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Questions about лебедь
How do you say "swan" in Russian?
In Russian, "swan" is лебедь. It is a noun.
How is лебедь written in Russian?
Лебедь has six letters and a soft sign (ь) at the end, marking softness. It's masculine. An ancient Russian word, possibly related to 'белый' (white).
How is лебедь used in a sentence?
Use лебедь as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Лебедь плывет по озеру. (The swan swims on the lake.).
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