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How do you say "what is this called" in Russian?
как это называется
kak eto nazyvaetsja
In Russian, "what is this called" is как это называется (kak eto nazyvaetsja).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can read it as kak eto nazyvaetsja, putting emphasis on "ets", and the rest comes out fairly flat.
Writing and usage
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Example sentence
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How to remember как это называется
Notice how "kak" echoes something like the syllable "kak" in everyday English speech — a small bridge to remembering "what is this called".
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Questions about как это называется
How do you pronounce как это называется?
English speakers can read it as kak eto nazyvaetsja, putting emphasis on "ets", and the rest comes out fairly flat.
Is как это называется formal or casual?
как это называется is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is как это называется used in Russian?
как это называется is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (what is this called).
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