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How do you say "turn left" in Russian?

Поверните налево

Povernite nalevo

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "turn left" is Поверните налево (Povernite nalevo).

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Pronunciation

Phonetically this lands near Povernite nalevo, with "ev" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

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How to remember Поверните налево

Think of "Povernite nalevo" sounding a bit like Pov, which nudges you toward "turn left".

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Questions about Поверните налево

How do you pronounce Поверните налево?

Phonetically this lands near Povernite nalevo, with "ev" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick.

Is Поверните налево formal or casual?

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

How is Поверните налево used in Russian?

Поверните налево is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (turn left).

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