How do you say "umpire" in Russian?

Судья

Sud'ja

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "umpire" is Судья (Sud'ja).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "Sud'ja", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Судья объявил мяч аут.

Sud'ja ob'javil mjach aut.

The umpire called the ball out.

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How to remember Судья

Think of a stack of unpaid bills on a desk; the "Sud'ja" sound echoes the clipped rhythm of the word, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Судья

How do you pronounce Судья?

Try saying "Sud'ja", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Is Судья formal or casual?

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

How is Судья used in Russian?

Судья is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Судья объявил мяч аут. (The umpire called the ball out.).

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