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kha

Kha (noun) means the name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch.". Example: “The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound.”

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The name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch."
"The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound."
"Kha is transliterated into English as "kh" or sometimes just "h"."

How to use kha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Cyrillic letter that makes a rasping, throat-clearing "kh" sound.

Word forms

khas plural

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Etymology

From Russian ха (kha), the native name of the letter.

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “kha” mean?

The word “kha” means the name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch.". In plain terms, the Cyrillic letter that makes a rasping, throat-clearing "kh" sound.

How do you use “kha” in a sentence?

Here is “kha” used in a sentence: “The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound.”

What part of speech is “kha”?

“Kha” is a noun.

Where does the word “kha” come from?

The word “kha” comes from Russian. From Russian ха (kha), the native name of the letter.

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