Button - translation, pronunciation and examples
button
press control element
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When to use button
Нажмите кнопку «Старт», чтобы начать цикл стирки.
Она пришила пропавшую кнопку к своей куртке перед выходом.
button usage examples
Нажмите кнопку «Старт», чтобы начать цикл стирки.
Press the start button to begin the wash cycle.
Она пришила пропавшую кнопку к своей куртке перед выходом.
She sewed a missing button back onto her jacket before going out.
Similar words
General term for a small object you press or a fastener on clothing; identical to the primary word.
Usually a device for turning a circuit or appliance on/off by flipping or toggling, rather than a simple press.
A rounded handle you turn or pull (e.g., volume knob, door knob) rather than a small pressable or fastening element.
Can mean a keyboard key or an unlocking key; similar to 'button' when referring to keyboard keys, but different for clothing fasteners.
A metal or plastic fastener that snaps together; functionally similar to a button as a fastener but uses a snap mechanism rather than sewing-through holes.
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button synonyms
What's the difference between button / switch / knob / key / snap (press-stud) / toggle
General term for a small object you press or a fastener on clothing; identical to the primary word.
Press the button to start the machine.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы включить машину.
Usually a device for turning a circuit or appliance on/off by flipping or toggling, rather than a simple press.
Flip the switch to turn off the light.
Переключите выключатель, чтобы выключить свет.
A rounded handle you turn or pull (e.g., volume knob, door knob) rather than a small pressable or fastening element.
Turn the knob to increase the volume.
Поверните ручку, чтобы увеличить громкость.
Can mean a keyboard key or an unlocking key; similar to 'button' when referring to keyboard keys, but different for clothing fasteners.
Press the Enter key on the keyboard.
Нажмите клавишу Enter на клавиатуре.
A metal or plastic fastener that snaps together; functionally similar to a button as a fastener but uses a snap mechanism rather than sewing-through holes.
The baby jacket closes with snaps.
Куртка для ребёнка застёгивается на металлические кнопки‑застёжки (press‑studs).
Can mean a lever-type switch (toggle switch) or a specific fastener used on coats (toggle) — different in shape/operation from a plain button.
The duffle coat fastens with toggles.
Пальто застёгивается на тогглы (toggle).
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How to pronounce button and what this word means
button translation: кнопка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce button
/ə ˈbʌt.ən/
button translation
кнопка
button examples
Press the start button to begin the wash cycle.
button transcription
/ə ˈbʌt.ən/, /ə ˈbʌtn̩/
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Questions about this word
button meaning: what does it mean?
press control element
button pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
button is pronounced as /ə ˈbʌt.ən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
button definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Press the start button to begin the wash cycle. Translation: Нажмите кнопку «Старт», чтобы начать цикл стирки.
Is button part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, button (кнопка) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is button part of Product Team vocabulary?
Yes, button (кнопка) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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