How do you say "swimsuit" in Russian?

Купальник

Kupal'nik

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "swimsuit" is Купальник (Kupal'nik).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as "Kupal'nik", keeping the stress near the front, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Он собрал купальник для пляжа.

On sobral kupal'nik dlja pljazha.

He packed a swimsuit for the beach.

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How to remember Купальник

Picture a handshake sealing a deal to lock in "Kupal'nik" — the sound mirrors how the word tumbles out quickly.

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Questions about Купальник

How do you pronounce Купальник?

Sound it out as "Kupal'nik", keeping the stress near the front, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Купальник formal or casual?

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

How is Купальник used in Russian?

Купальник is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он собрал купальник для пляжа. (He packed a swimsuit for the beach.).

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