How do you say "tunnel" in Russian?

Туннель

Tunnel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "tunnel" is Туннель (Tunnel').

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Pronunciation

Practice Tunnel' by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the last tap, "nel", a firmer sound than the others.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Поезд мчался по длинному тоннелю.

Poezd mchalsja po dlinnomu tonnelju.

The train sped through a long tunnel.

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How to remember Туннель

Think of "Tunnel'" as a pet name for a tunnel; say the pet name a few times and the real word follows naturally.

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Questions about Туннель

How do you pronounce Туннель?

Practice Tunnel' by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the last tap, "nel", a firmer sound than the others.

Is Туннель formal or casual?

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

How is Туннель used in Russian?

Туннель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Поезд мчался по длинному тоннелю. (The train sped through a long tunnel.).

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