несколько
few
небольшое количество чего‑то, мало предметов
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несколько with English translation
несколько usage examples
Only a few people came to the party.
На вечеринку пришло всего несколько человек.
I have a few friends in the city.
У меня есть несколько друзей в городе.
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несколько synonyms
What's the difference between несколько / немного / мало / немногие
The most direct and neutral equivalent of “few” meaning “a small number.”
I have a few books.
У меня есть несколько книг.
Usually means “a little / slightly,” more often with uncountable nouns, but can sometimes suggest a small amount in a general sense.
I have a little time.
У меня немного времени.
We have little money.
У нас мало денег.
Means “only a few”; emphasizes that there are very few people or things.
Few people know this answer.
Немногие знают этот ответ.
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How to pronounce несколько and what this word means
несколько translation: few. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce несколько
[ˈnʲesʲkəlʲkə]
несколько translation
few
несколько examples
Only a few people came to the party.
несколько transcription
[ˈnʲesʲkəlʲkə]
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несколько meaning: what does it mean?
небольшое количество чего‑то, мало предметов
несколько pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
несколько is pronounced as [ˈnʲesʲkəlʲkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
несколько definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Only a few people came to the party. Translation: На вечеринку пришло всего несколько человек.
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