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rusalka in Russian

rusalka in Russian is руса́лка, русалка — rusalka means in Slavic mythology, a female water spirit said to lure handsome men to their deaths in the water.

rusalka in Russian

руса́лка
noun
Pronounced: rusalka
(Slavic mythology) A female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths underwater.
русалка
noun
Pronounced: rusalka
(Slavic mythology) A female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths underwater.

What does "rusalka" mean?

  1. noun In Slavic mythology, a female water spirit said to lure handsome men to their deaths in the water.
    "The old woman warned the children never to swim after dark, in case a rusalka was watching."
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rusalka in a sentence

  • The old woman warned the children never to swim after dark, in case a rusalka was watching.
  • Composers have written operas about a rusalka who falls in love with a mortal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rusalka" in Russian?
"rusalka" in Russian is руса́лка, русалка. rusalka means: In Slavic mythology, a female water spirit said to lure handsome men to their deaths in the water.
How do you pronounce руса́лка?
"rusalka" in Russian is руса́лка, pronounced "rusalka".
How do you use "rusalka" in a sentence?
Example: "The old woman warned the children never to swim after dark, in case a rusalka was watching." In Russian, "rusalka" is руса́лка, русалка.
Are there other ways to say "rusalka" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "rusalka": руса́лка, русалка.
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