How do you say "whale" in Russian?

In Russian, "whale" is кит (kit). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

кит (romanisation: kit) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about кит

How do you pronounce кит?

кит is romanised as kit in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is кит written in Russian?

кит is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is kit. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is кит formal or casual?

кит is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.