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шарф

scarf

Meaning of шарф

a cloth worn around the neck

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Russian[ˈʂarf]
scarf
шарф - scarf
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шарф with English translation

шарф usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She tied a colourful scarf around her neck before going out.

Она повязала яркий шарф на шею перед выходом.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He wrapped a thin scarf around his face to block the cold wind.

Он обернул тонкий шарф вокруг лица, чтобы защититься от холодного ветра.

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шарф belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

шарфscarf
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

шарф synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between шарф / шарфик / платок / шаль / палантин / снуд

🇷🇺Russian
шарф

A common long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or as an accessory.

A1Very Often

He put on a warm scarf.

Он надел тёплый шарф.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шарфик

A diminutive of 'sharf', colloquial; usually a short or soft scarf, often for children.

A1Often

Mom tied a warm little scarf for the child.

Мама завязала ребёнку тёплый шарфик.

П
🇷🇺Russian
платок

A square or triangular piece of fabric often tied on the head or around the neck.

A1Often

She tied the kerchief under her chin.

Она завязала платок под подбородком.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шаль

A large rectangular or triangular wrap usually draped over the shoulders as a decorative piece.

A1Often

She draped a shawl over her shoulders.

Она накинула шаль на плечи.

П
🇷🇺Russian
палантин

A long wide wrap used as a formal, decorative shawl or scarf over the shoulders.

A1Rarely

She was gifted a wrap at the ceremony.

На торжестве ей подарили палантин.

С
🇷🇺Russian
снуд

A fabric or knitted tube worn over the head; covers the neck and sometimes the head.

A1Often

He put on a warm snood and went outside.

Он надел тёплый снуд и вышел на улицу.

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How to pronounce шарф and what this word means

шарф translation: scarf. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce шарф

[ˈʂarf]

шарф translation

scarf

шарф examples

She tied a colourful scarf around her neck before going out.

шарф transcription

[ˈʂarf]

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шарф meaning: what does it mean?

полоска ткани для утепления или украшения шеи

шарф pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

She tied a colourful scarf around her neck before going out. Translation: Она повязала яркий шарф на шею перед выходом.

Is шарф part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, шарф (scarf) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is шарф part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, шарф (scarf) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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