How do you say "yogurt" in Russian?

йогурт

jogurt

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "yogurt" is йогурт (jogurt).

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Pronunciation

Try reading jogurt slowly first, in two pieces, then speed up while keeping "jo" louder than its neighbours, since the first syllable takes the stress here.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Я ел йогурт со свежими ягодами.

Ja el jogurt so svezhimi jagodami.

I ate yogurt with fresh berries.

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How to remember йогурт

Attach "jogurt" to a quick mental snapshot of a yogurt, and the sound will surface faster the next time you need it.

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Questions about йогурт

How do you pronounce йогурт?

Try reading jogurt slowly first, in two pieces, then speed up while keeping "jo" louder than its neighbours, since the first syllable takes the stress here.

Is йогурт formal or casual?

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

How is йогурт used in Russian?

йогурт is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Я ел йогурт со свежими ягодами. (I ate yogurt with fresh berries.).

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