How do you say "thorn" in Russian?

Шип

Ship

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "thorn" is Шип (Ship).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "Ship", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Острый шип уколол её палец.

Ostryj ship ukolol ee palets.

A sharp thorn pricked her finger.

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How to remember Шип

Imagine a discount sign taped to a window the moment you hear "Ship" — how the word tumbles out quickly ties them together.

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Questions about Шип

How do you pronounce Шип?

The word rolls off as "Ship", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Шип formal or casual?

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

How is Шип used in Russian?

Шип is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Острый шип уколол её палец. (A sharp thorn pricked her finger.).

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