How do you say "wasp" in Russian?

Оса

Osa

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "wasp" is Оса (Osa).

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "Osa", leaning heavier on the first part, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Оса сердито жужжала возле пикника.

Osa serdito zhuzhzhala vozle piknika.

A wasp buzzed angrily near the picnic.

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How to remember Оса

Whenever "Osa" comes up, picture a piggy bank being shaken; the sharp little snap in the middle keeps them linked.

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Questions about Оса

How do you pronounce Оса?

It's spoken something like "Osa", leaning heavier on the first part, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Оса formal or casual?

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

How is Оса used in Russian?

Оса is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Оса сердито жужжала возле пикника. (A wasp buzzed angrily near the picnic.).

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