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How to say "cinema" in Russian

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кино

Meaning: cinema, movies

Pronunciation: [kee-NOH]

Part of speech: noun (The word "кино" doesn't change form.

This is perhaps one of the easiest Russian words you can learn!)

Rank: #1385

Example sentences:

Такое можно увидеть только в кино.
This can be seen only in the movies.
Давай сходим в кино!
Let’s go to the movies!
Без кино невозможно жить.
It's impossible to live without the cinema.
Фестиваль итальянского кино начнётся на следующей неделе.
The festival of Italian cinema will start next week.

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