stress in words

A unique word in the Russian language: its meaning changes depending on the stress

In the Russian language there is a unique word whose meaning depends on the stress.

Timur Khomichev word words meaning of words Russian language People and Events 1 September 2024

A mistake in this word immediately reveals an illiterate person: its meaning changes depending on the stress

If you put the wrong emphasis on one of the syllables of a word, you can get into trouble and be considered illiterate.

Pavel Gospodarik Top news Russian language word meaning People and Events 27 May 2024

Almost everyone mispronounces this word: abroad, such a mistake is rare

This word, denoting an object of worship, came into the Russian language from French.

Timur Khomichev Russian language word words mistakes in words People and Events 18 April 2024

80% of people get this word wrong: you hear it at work

This word is one of the most frequently used in the Russian language.

Timur Khomichev Russian language word words mistakes People and Events 14 April 2024