Thread: What is "u" in russian?

Don't understand why и is written as U. Makes no sense -.-

Originally Posted by Venom

Don't understand why и is written as U. Makes no sense -.-

It is written so as not to confuse it with the handwritten "п" or "н" (for me it makes perfect sence - you only have to practise writing in Russian to understand it).

Originally Posted by Venom

Don't understand why и is written as U. Makes no sense -.-

Compare with Latin letters. They also change their shape in italic fonts:

Originally Posted by Soft sign

Compare with Latin letters. They also change their shape in italic fonts:

Amazing! Never noticed it!