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Volga
VOHL-guh
Volga (name) means the longest river in Europe, flowing through western Russia into the Caspian Sea. Example: “Barges still carry cargo along the Volga today.”
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The longest river in Europe, flowing through western Russia into the Caspian Sea.
"Barges still carry cargo along the Volga today."
How to use Volga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Russian river, the longest in Europe.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Во́лга (Vólga).
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What does “Volga” mean?
The word “Volga” means the longest river in Europe, flowing through western Russia into the Caspian Sea. In plain terms, a major Russian river, the longest in Europe.
How do you pronounce “Volga”?
“Volga” is pronounced VOHL-guh (/ˈvoʊlɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Volga” in a sentence?
Here is “Volga” used in a sentence: “Barges still carry cargo along the Volga today.”
What part of speech is “Volga”?
“Volga” is a name.
