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How do you say "walrus" in Russian?
морж
morž
In Russian, "walrus" is морж.
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Pronunciation
Say MORSH, with stress on the only syllable. The soft sign (ь) makes the sh very soft and gentle.
Writing and usage
Морж is masculine, ending in a soft consonant. It has only five letters. The soft sign (ь) at the end softens the final sound.
Example sentence
Морж лежит на льду.
The walrus lies on the ice.
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How to remember морж
Морж sounds short and sharp like 'morse', fitting for a walrus, which is a short, powerful animal.
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Questions about морж
How do you say "walrus" in Russian?
In Russian, "walrus" is морж. It is a noun.
How is морж written in Russian?
Морж is masculine, ending in a soft consonant. It has only five letters. The soft sign (ь) at the end softens the final sound.
How is морж used in a sentence?
Use морж as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Морж лежит на льду. (The walrus lies on the ice.).
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