How do you say "throw" in Russian?

бросать

brosat'

Verb Cyrillic

In Russian, "throw" is бросать (brosat').

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Pronunciation

Aim for brosat' when you say it aloud, keeping the accent on "at", letting the remaining sounds slide by quickly.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она бросила мяч через двор.

Ona brosila mjach cherez dvor.

She threw the ball across the yard.

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How to remember бросать

Picture "brosat'" and connect it to "throw" — something like the syllable "bros" in everyday English speech.

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Questions about бросать

How do you pronounce бросать?

Aim for brosat' when you say it aloud, keeping the accent on "at", letting the remaining sounds slide by quickly.

Is бросать formal or casual?

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

How is бросать used in Russian?

бросать is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Она бросила мяч через двор. (She threw the ball across the yard.).

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