noun Uncommon

che

Che (noun) means the Cyrillic letter Ч, ч, used in Russian and other Slavic languages. Example: “The word начало begins with the letter che.”

noun

The Cyrillic letter Ч, ч, used in Russian and other Slavic languages.

"The word начало begins with the letter che."

How to Use Che

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Cyrillic letter, roughly like the English "ch" sound.

Word Forms

ches plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian "че" (če).

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for che

crèche

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “che” mean?

The word “che” means the Cyrillic letter Ч, ч, used in Russian and other Slavic languages. In plain terms, a Cyrillic letter, roughly like the English "ch" sound.

What part of speech is “che”?

“Che” is a noun.

Where does the word “che” come from?

The word “che” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian "че" (če).

Is “che” a common word?

“Che” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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