миф
myth
mythical story
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миф with English translation
миф usage examples
The villagers told a myth about the lake's origin.
Жители деревни рассказывали миф об образовании озера.
Researchers study the myth to understand local beliefs.
Исследователи изучают этот миф, чтобы понять местные верования.
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миф belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
миф synonyms
What's the difference between миф / легенда / сказка / мифология / фольклор / предание
A general narrative about gods, the origin of the world or explanations of phenomena; often religious or cultural.
An ancient myth explains the origin of this festival.
Древний миф объясняет происхождение этого праздника.
A narrative often tied to a place or person; may mix real and fictional elements.
According to legend, an ancient hero hid in this cave.
По легенде, в этой пещере прятался древний герой.
A folk or literary fairy tale, often for children; emphasizes fiction and moral aspects.
Grandmother told the children an old Russian fairy tale.
Бабушка рассказала детям старую русскую сказку.
A system of myths and beliefs of a people or culture; also the academic study of myths.
Greek mythology is rich in stories about gods and heroes.
Греческая мифология богата рассказами о богах и героях.
The body of oral folk traditions: fairy tales, legends, songs, traditions and rituals.
Researchers study the folklore of different regions of the country.
Исследователи изучают фольклор разных регионов страны.
An oral historical account about an event or person, often local and passed down generations.
By tradition, there was an ancient monastery on this hill.
По преданию, на этом холме был древний монастырь.
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How to pronounce миф and what this word means
миф translation: myth. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce миф
[ˈmif]
миф translation
myth
миф examples
The villagers told a myth about the lake's origin.
миф transcription
[ˈmif], миф
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Questions about this word
миф meaning: what does it mean?
традиционный рассказ о богах или происхождении
миф pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
миф is pronounced as [ˈmif]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
миф definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The villagers told a myth about the lake's origin. Translation: Жители деревни рассказывали миф об образовании озера.
Is миф part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, миф (myth) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is миф part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, миф (myth) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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