How do you say "tide" in Russian?

Прилив

Priliv

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "tide" is Прилив (Priliv).

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Pronunciation

Read Priliv as two short beats strung together, keeping "Pri" heavier than the rest because the first syllable is where the emphasis belongs.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Прилив медленно покрывал песок.

Priliv medlenno pokryval pesok.

The tide slowly covered the sand.

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How to remember Прилив

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Questions about Прилив

How do you pronounce Прилив?

Read Priliv as two short beats strung together, keeping "Pri" heavier than the rest because the first syllable is where the emphasis belongs.

Is Прилив formal or casual?

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

How is Прилив used in Russian?

Прилив is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Прилив медленно покрывал песок. (The tide slowly covered the sand.).

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