How do you say "wool" in Russian?

шерсть

sherst'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "wool" is шерсть (sherst').

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as "sherst'", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Свитер сделан из тёплой шерсти.

Sviter sdelan iz teploj shersti.

The sweater is made of warm wool.

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How to remember шерсть

Let a handshake sealing a deal be your anchor for "sherst'", since the sharp little snap in the middle nudges the two together.

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Questions about шерсть

How do you pronounce шерсть?

Sound it out as "sherst'", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Is шерсть formal or casual?

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

How is шерсть used in Russian?

шерсть is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Свитер сделан из тёплой шерсти. (The sweater is made of warm wool.).

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