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bookshelf

книжная полка

book storage furniture

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/
EN-US/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/
RU[ˈknʲiʐnəjə ˈpolkə]
bookshelf

bookshelf with Russian translation

bookshelf usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The new bookshelf fits perfectly between the window and the door.

Новая книжная полка идеально вписалась между окном и дверью.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He dusted the top shelf of the bookshelf every Saturday.

Каждую субботу он вытирает пыль с верхней части книжной полки.

bookshelf synonyms

🇬🇧en

Тот же термин — общая «книжная полка».

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I put the new novels on the bookshelf in the living room.

🇬🇧en

Очень близко по смыслу; чаще подразумевает отдельный шкаф для книг.

A1Often

We bought a wooden bookcase for the study.

🇬🇧en

Более общий термин — полка может быть для книг или для других предметов.

A1Very Often

Put the vase on the shelf, not the books.

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What does bookshelf mean?

book storage furniture

How do you pronounce bookshelf?

bookshelf is pronounced as /ˈbʊkʃɛlf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is bookshelf used in a sentence?

The new bookshelf fits perfectly between the window and the door. Translation: Новая книжная полка идеально вписалась между окном и дверью.

Is bookshelf part of Interior and decor vocabulary?

Yes, bookshelf (книжная полка) can be learned in the Interior and decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bookshelf part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, bookshelf (книжная полка) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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bookshelf - pronunciation, meaning, translation: книжная полка