noun Common

ve

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Ve (noun) means the name of the Cyrillic letter В/в. Example: “In the Russian alphabet, ve comes right after "u.”

noun

The name of the Cyrillic letter В/в.

"In the Russian alphabet, ve comes right after "u.""

pron

A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she," similar to singular "they."

"Ve told me ve would be late to the meeting."

How to use ve

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the Cyrillic letter name, or a gender-neutral pronoun.

When to use it

The gender-neutral pronoun sense is uncommon and used mainly in specific inclusive-language communities.

Word forms

vis adjective, vers noun form, ves plural

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In the Russian alphabet, _____ comes right after "u."

Etymology

The pronoun sense was coined in English; the letter name is borrowed from Russian вэ.

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “ve” mean?

The word “ve” means the name of the Cyrillic letter В/в. In plain terms, either the Cyrillic letter name, or a gender-neutral pronoun.

How do you pronounce “ve”?

“Ve” is pronounced vee (/vi/ in IPA).

How do you use “ve” in a sentence?

Here is “ve” used in a sentence: “In the Russian alphabet, ve comes right after "u.".”

What part of speech is “ve”?

Depending on how it is used, “ve” can be a noun and a pronoun.

Where does the word “ve” come from?

The word “ve” comes from Russian. The pronoun sense was coined in English; the letter name is borrowed from Russian вэ.

Is “ve” a common word?

“Ve” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ve” have?

“Ve” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the name of the Cyrillic letter В/в.

What sound does the Cyrillic letter Ve make?

Ve represents the same sound as the English letter V, as in 'van.' Although it looks identical to a Latin capital B, it is not a B sound. It appears in many Slavic words written in Cyrillic, including the Russian word for 'you,' spelt вы.

What is the difference between Cyrillic Ve and the Latin letter B?

They look the same but sound different. Cyrillic Ve is pronounced like V, while Latin B is pronounced like B. This is a classic false friend between the two alphabets, and the Cyrillic letter that actually makes a B sound is Б, called Be.

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