How do you say "switch" in Russian?

выключатель

vykljuchatel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "switch" is выключатель (vykljuchatel').

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Pronunciation

Work through vykljuchatel' one syllable at a time — four in total — and punch up "tel" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она выключила свет.

Ona vykljuchila svet.

She flicked the light switch off.

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How to remember выключатель

Link the sound of "vykljuchatel'" to a switch in your mind, like a private joke only you and this word share.

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Questions about выключатель

How do you pronounce выключатель?

Work through vykljuchatel' one syllable at a time — four in total — and punch up "tel" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Is выключатель formal or casual?

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

How is выключатель used in Russian?

выключатель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она выключила свет. (She flicked the light switch off.).

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