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библиотека

library

Meaning of библиотека

place with books and study space

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Russian[bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]
library
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библиотека with English translation

библиотека usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday.

Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The library is quiet in the early morning, perfect for studying.

Библиотека тихая рано утром, идеально подходит для учёбы.

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библиотека belongs to the topic "School and University, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

библиотекаlibrary
ребёнокchild
гостьguest
приветствиеgreeting
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework

библиотека synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between библиотека / публичная библиотека / университетская библиотека / школьная библиотека / электронная библиотека / читальный зал

🇷🇺Russian
библиотека

General word: place with books and space for reading and studying.

A1Very Often

I'm going to the library to borrow a book.

Я иду в библиотеку, чтобы взять книгу.

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🇷🇺Russian
публичная библиотека

Library open to the public — community library with free access.

A1Often

The public library offers free internet access.

Публичная библиотека предлагает бесплатный доступ к интернету.

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университетская библиотека

Library attached to a university, focused on academic resources.

A1Rarely

Students often work in the university library.

Студенты часто работают в университетской библиотеке.

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школьная библиотека

Library in a school for pupils and school textbooks.

A1Rarely

I borrowed books for lessons from the school library.

В школьной библиотеке я брал книги для уроков.

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электронная библиотека

Online collection of books and documents — a digital alternative.

A1Often

I downloaded an article from the university's digital library.

Я скачал статью из электронной библиотеки университета.

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читальный зал

A room in a library for on-site reading, often quiet with rules.

A1Often

You can't talk on the phone in the reading room.

В читальном зале нельзя разговаривать по телефону.

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библиотечный фонд

The collection of books and materials held by a library (inventory).

A1Rarely

The library's collection has been supplemented with new history titles.

Библиотечный фонд пополнился новыми изданиями по истории.

А
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абонемент

In a library context — the lending service/loan period or a subscription.

A1Rarely

This book can be borrowed on loan for two weeks.

Эту книгу можно взять на абонемент на две недели.

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How to pronounce библиотека and what this word means

библиотека translation: library. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce библиотека

[bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]

библиотека translation

library

библиотека examples

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday.

библиотека transcription

[bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]

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Questions about this word

библиотека meaning: what does it mean?

здание с большим фондом книг и местами для чтения

библиотека pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

библиотека is pronounced as [bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

библиотека definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday. Translation: Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

Is библиотека part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, библиотека (library) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is библиотека part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, библиотека (library) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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