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How do you say "tree" in Russian?
дерево
derevo
In Russian, "tree" is дерево.
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Pronunciation
Say 'deh-REH-vuh' with stress on the middle syllable, pronounced like 'deh' 'reh' 'vuh'.
Writing and usage
This 6-letter word uses 'д', 'е', 'р', 'е', 'в', 'о'. It is a neuter noun in Russian, despite the 'o' ending.
Example sentence
Дерево растет в саду медленно.
The tree grows in the garden slowly.
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How to remember дерево
Derevo is an old word for wood and tree. The repeated 'e' gives it a flowing, natural sound.
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Questions about дерево
How do you say "tree" in Russian?
In Russian, "tree" is дерево. It is a noun.
How is дерево written in Russian?
This 6-letter word uses 'д', 'е', 'р', 'е', 'в', 'о'. It is a neuter noun in Russian, despite the 'o' ending.
How is дерево used in a sentence?
Use дерево as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Дерево растет в саду медленно. (The tree grows in the garden slowly.).
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