How do you say "tooth" in Russian?

зуб

zub

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "tooth" is зуб (zub).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "zub", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Ребёнок потерял молочный зуб.

Rebenok poterjal molochnyj zub.

The child lost a baby tooth.

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How to remember зуб

Let a discount sign taped to a window be your anchor for "zub", since the clipped rhythm of the word nudges the two together.

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Questions about зуб

How do you pronounce зуб?

Pronounce this as "zub", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is зуб formal or casual?

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

How is зуб used in Russian?

зуб is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ребёнок потерял молочный зуб. (The child lost a baby tooth.).

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