How do you say "telescope" in Russian?

Телескоп

Teleskop

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "telescope" is Телескоп (Teleskop).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "Teleskop", with the final syllable trailing off softly, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она наблюдала за звёздами через телескоп.

Ona nabljudala za zvezdami cherez teleskop.

She watched the stars through a telescope.

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How to remember Телескоп

Picture a shopping cart rolling down an aisle to lock in "Teleskop" — the sound mirrors how the syllables bunch up at the start.

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Questions about Телескоп

How do you pronounce Телескоп?

Pronounce this as "Teleskop", with the final syllable trailing off softly, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Телескоп formal or casual?

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

How is Телескоп used in Russian?

Телескоп is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она наблюдала за звёздами через телескоп. (She watched the stars through a telescope.).

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