Вашингтон
Pronunciation
vah-SHEEN-guhn
Translation
vashington — Washington
Context & Examples
Вашингтон — столица Соединённых Штатов.
Washington is the capital of the United States.
Он живёт в штате Вашингтон на западе страны.
He lives in the state of Washington in the western part of the country.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'Вашингтон' refers both to the U.S. capital city (Washington, D.C.) and the U.S. state. To avoid confusion, the capital is sometimes specified as 'Вашингтон, округ Колумбия' (Washington, District of Columbia).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Вашингтон" mean in Russian?
"Вашингтон" translates to "vashington — Washington" in English. It is pronounced as "vah-SHEEN-guhn".
How do you pronounce "Вашингтон"?
The pronunciation of "Вашингтон" is: vah-SHEEN-guhn
How to use "Вашингтон" in a sentence?
Example: "Вашингтон — столица Соединённых Штатов." which translates to "Washington is the capital of the United States.". Another example: "Он живёт в штате Вашингтон на западе страны." — "He lives in the state of Washington in the western part of the country.".
What is the cultural significance of "Вашингтон" in Russia?
In Russian, 'Вашингтон' refers both to the U.S. capital city (Washington, D.C.) and the U.S. state. To avoid confusion, the capital is sometimes specified as 'Вашингтон, округ Колумбия' (Washington, District of Columbia).