минута
minute
sixty seconds
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минута with English translation
минута usage examples
Please wait a minute while I check.
Подождите минуту, я проверю.
He sometimes needs five minutes to tie his shoes.
Иногда ему нужно пять минут, чтобы завязать шнурки.
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минута belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
минута synonyms
What's the difference between минута / минутка / минуточка / секунда / мгновение / момент
primary time unit — 60 seconds
The lesson will start in a minute.
Через минуту начнётся урок.
colloquial, polite diminutive of 'минута', often used for requests or short waits
Wait a minute, I'll be back soon.
Подождите минутку, я скоро вернусь.
an even more affectionate diminutive of 'минута', used in polite or friendly requests
Give me a moment — I'll get dressed.
Дай мне минуточку — я оденусь.
Wait a second — I'll bring the book.
Подожди секунду — я принесу книгу.
literary word for a very short time — 'instant', more common in written/literary speech
He disappeared in an instant.
Он исчез в одно мгновение.
Wait, I need a moment to think.
Подожди, мне нужен момент, чтобы подумать.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce минута and what this word means
минута translation: minute. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce минута
[mʲɪˈnutə]
минута translation
minute
минута examples
Please wait a minute while I check.
минута transcription
[mʲɪˈnutə], минит
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Questions about this word
минута meaning: what does it mean?
шестьдесят секунд; небольшой измеряемый временной промежуток
минута pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
минута is pronounced as [mʲɪˈnutə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
минута definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please wait a minute while I check. Translation: Подождите минуту, я проверю.
Is минута part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, минута (minute) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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