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How do you say "whats your name" in Russian?

Как тебя зовут

Kak tebja zovut

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "whats your name" is Как тебя зовут (Kak tebja zovut).

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Pronunciation

Phonetically this lands near Kak tebja zovut, with "zov" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick.

Writing and usage

Как тебя зовут is written using cyrillic. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

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How to remember Как тебя зовут

Think of "Kak tebja zovut" sounding a bit like Kak , which nudges you toward "whats your name".

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Questions about Как тебя зовут

How do you pronounce Как тебя зовут?

Phonetically this lands near Kak tebja zovut, with "zov" carrying the main stress, while the other syllables stay light and quick.

Is Как тебя зовут formal or casual?

Как тебя зовут is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Как тебя зовут used in Russian?

Как тебя зовут is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (whats your name).

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