How do you say "wave" in Russian?

волна

volna

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "wave" is волна (volna).

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Pronunciation

Say volna out loud in two smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the first part, "vol" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Огромная волна обрушилась на берег.

Ogromnaja volna obrushilas' na bereg.

A huge wave crashed onto the shore.

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How to remember волна

Think of "volna" as a pet name for a wave; say the pet name a few times and the real word follows naturally.

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Questions about волна

How do you pronounce волна?

Say volna out loud in two smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the first part, "vol" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Is волна formal or casual?

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

How is волна used in Russian?

волна is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Огромная волна обрушилась на берег. (A huge wave crashed onto the shore.).

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