By the window - translation, pronunciation and examples
by the window
position near window
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When to use by the window
Ей нравится читать у окна после обеда.
Поставь травы у окна, чтобы они получали солнце.
by the window usage examples
Ей нравится читать у окна после обеда.
She likes to read by the window in the afternoon.
Поставь травы у окна, чтобы они получали солнце.
Place the herbs by the window so they get sun.
Similar words
General phrase meaning next to or near a window.
Often used to say someone is by a window looking out; very close to 'by the window'.
Tends to mean on the surface of the window (on the glass) or attached to the outside of the window.
Means positioned facing the window or directly before it; implies a frontal position, possibly with some space.
Specifies the windowsill (the ledge) as the exact location; more specific than 'by the window'.
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by the window synonyms
What's the difference between by the window / at the window / on the window / in front of the window / on the windowsill / opposite the window
General phrase meaning next to or near a window.
She sat by the window and read her book.
Она сидела у окна и читала книгу.
Often used to say someone is by a window looking out; very close to 'by the window'.
The child stood at the window and waved.
Ребёнок стоял у окна и махал рукой.
Tends to mean on the surface of the window (on the glass) or attached to the outside of the window.
There is a sticker on the window.
На окне наклейка.
Means positioned facing the window or directly before it; implies a frontal position, possibly with some space.
She placed the table in front of the window.
Она поставила стол перед окном.
Specifies the windowsill (the ledge) as the exact location; more specific than 'by the window'.
The cat liked to sleep on the windowsill.
Кот любил спать на подоконнике.
Means across from the window, on the opposite side; may imply some distance from the window.
The sofa is opposite the window.
Диван стоит напротив окна.
Implies contact with the window (leaning or pressed up against it), not simply nearby.
She stood against the window to see outside.
Она прислонилась к окну, чтобы посмотреть наружу.
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How to pronounce by the window and what this word means
by the window translation: у окна. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce by the window
/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/
by the window translation
у окна
by the window examples
She likes to read by the window in the afternoon.
by the window transcription
/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/, /baɪ ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
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Questions about this word
by the window meaning: what does it mean?
position near window
by the window pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
by the window is pronounced as /baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
by the window definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She likes to read by the window in the afternoon. Translation: Ей нравится читать у окна после обеда.
Is by the window part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, by the window (у окна) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is by the window part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, by the window (у окна) 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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