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How do you say "west" in Russian?
запад
zapad
In Russian, "west" is запад.
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Pronunciation
Say 'zah-PAD' with stress on the second syllable, like 'zap' but with an 'ah' sound.
Writing and usage
This 5-letter word contains 'з' and 'п', both common Russian consonants. It rhymes with the English word 'pad'.
Example sentence
Звёзды видны на западе.
Stars are visible in the west.
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How to remember запад
Zapad sounds like 'zap' plus 'add'. The sun sets in the west, disappearing behind the horizon.
Related words
- above выше vyše
- backwards назад nazad
- east восток vostok
- left влево vlevo
- north-east северо-восток severo-vostok
- north-west северо-запад severo-zapad
- right вправо vpravo
- south-east юго-восток jugo-vostok
- south-west юго-запад jugo-zapad
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Questions about запад
How do you say "west" in Russian?
In Russian, "west" is запад. It is a noun.
How is запад written in Russian?
This 5-letter word contains 'з' and 'п', both common Russian consonants. It rhymes with the English word 'pad'.
How is запад used in a sentence?
Use запад as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Звёзды видны на западе. (Stars are visible in the west.).
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