Cyrillic
adjective
Referring to a system of writing used by some Slavic nations, designed by Saint Cyril.
Russian is written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
Often appears as...
- cyrillic script
- cyrillic alphabet
noun
The alphabet that was developed by Cyril and Methodius for the translation of the Bible into Slavic languages, used today mainly in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Serbia.
She's learning to write in Cyrillic.
Often appears as...
- learn cyrillic
- write in cyrillic
adjective
Referring to a system of writing used by some Slavic nations, designed by Saint Cyril.
Russian is written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
Often appears as...
- cyrillic script
- cyrillic alphabet
noun
The alphabet that was developed by Cyril and Methodius for the translation of the Bible into Slavic languages, used today mainly in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Serbia.
She's learning to write in Cyrillic.
Often appears as...
- learn cyrillic
- write in cyrillic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Russian
Cyrillic isn't only for Russian; it's also used by other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and Serbia.
The Bulgarian language also uses the Cyrillic script.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Distinction
Cyrillic letters can look similar to Latin ones but often have different sounds.
The Cyrillic letter 'P' is pronounced as 'R' in the English.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Phonetic
Each Cyrillic letter represents a specific sound, making reading predictable once you learn it.
Once you master Cyrillic letters, you can read words aloud confidently.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Russian
Cyrillic isn't only for Russian; it's also used by other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and Serbia.
The Bulgarian language also uses the Cyrillic script.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Distinction
Cyrillic letters can look similar to Latin ones but often have different sounds.
The Cyrillic letter 'P' is pronounced as 'R' in the English.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Phonetic
Each Cyrillic letter represents a specific sound, making reading predictable once you learn it.
Once you master Cyrillic letters, you can read words aloud confidently.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Russian
Cyrillic isn't only for Russian; it's also used by other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and Serbia.
The Bulgarian language also uses the Cyrillic script.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Distinction
Cyrillic letters can look similar to Latin ones but often have different sounds.
The Cyrillic letter 'P' is pronounced as 'R' in the English.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Phonetic
Each Cyrillic letter represents a specific sound, making reading predictable once you learn it.
Once you master Cyrillic letters, you can read words aloud confidently.
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