полка
shelf
flat storage surface
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полка with English translation
полка usage examples
Folded scarves were stacked on a low shelf by the window.
Сложенные шарфы лежали на низкой полке у окна.
I put the extra shoeboxes back on the top shelf to clear space.
Я вернул лишние коробки для обуви на верхнюю полку, чтобы освободить место.
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полка belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
полка synonyms
What's the difference between полка / книжная полка / навесная полка / угловая полка / встроенная полка / полка для обуви
general term for a flat storage surface
Put the books on the shelf.
Поставь книги на полку.
He put the new books on the bookshelf.
Он убрал новые книги на книжную полку.
a shelf attached to the wall (usually without legs)
Cosmetics and candles are on the wall-mounted shelf.
На навесной полке лежат косметика и свечи.
a shelf designed to fit in the corner of a room
We have a corner shelf in the bathroom for shampoos.
У нас в ванной стоит угловая полка для шампуней.
a shelf built into the wall or furniture
A built-in shelf saves space in the room.
Встроенная полка экономит место в комнате.
Shoe shelves are convenient to place in the entryway.
Полки для обуви удобно ставить в прихожей.
diminutive form; usually a small or decorative shelf
There are photos on the little shelf.
На полочке стоят фотографии.
The inventory is stored on the shelving unit.
На стеллаже хранится инвентарь.
decorative wall shelf with no visible supports (modern style)
Decorative items sit on the floating shelf.
На плавающей полке стоят декоративные предметы.
a shelf made of glass; often used in bathrooms or display cases
Souvenirs are displayed on the glass shelves in the showcase.
В витрине стоят сувениры на стеклянных полках.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce полка and what this word means
полка translation: shelf. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce полка
[ˈpolkə]
полка translation
shelf
полка examples
Folded scarves were stacked on a low shelf by the window.
полка transcription
[ˈpolkə], шелф
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Questions about this word
полка meaning: what does it mean?
горизонтальная поверхность для хранения товаров в магазине
полка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
полка is pronounced as [ˈpolkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
полка definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Folded scarves were stacked on a low shelf by the window. Translation: Сложенные шарфы лежали на низкой полке у окна.
Is полка part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is полка part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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