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used before singular general noun
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a with Russian translation
a usage examples
Используйте неопределённый артикль перед существительным в единственном числе, например a book.
Use a before a singular common noun, for example a book.
В английском языке неопределённый артикль отмечает один неуточнённый предмет, например a dog.
In English, a marks one unspecified thing, as in a dog.
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a synonyms
What's the difference between a / an / some / any
used before a singular countable noun when the noun is mentioned generally
I saw a dog in the park.
Я увидел собаку в парке.
She has an apple.
У неё есть яблоко.
used for an unspecified amount or number, often with plural nouns or uncountable nouns
I need some water.
Мне нужно немного воды.
used in questions, negatives, and conditional meanings for an unspecified thing
Do you have any time?
У вас есть время?
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How to pronounce a and what this word means
a translation: неопределённый артикль. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce a
/ə/
a translation
неопределённый артикль
a examples
Use a before a singular common noun, for example a book.
a transcription
/ə/, /ə/
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used before singular general noun
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Use a before a singular common noun, for example a book. Translation: Используйте неопределённый артикль перед существительным в единственном числе, например a book.
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