How do you say "thesis" in Russian?

Диссертация

Dissertatsija

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "thesis" is Диссертация (Dissertatsija).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "Dissertatsija", leaning heavier on the first part, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она провела год над своей диссертацией.

Ona provela god nad svoej dissertatsiej.

She spent a year on her thesis.

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How to remember Диссертация

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Questions about Диссертация

How do you pronounce Диссертация?

Pronounce this as "Dissertatsija", leaning heavier on the first part, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Диссертация formal or casual?

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

How is Диссертация used in Russian?

Диссертация is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она провела год над своей диссертацией. (She spent a year on her thesis.).

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