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candle

candle

Meaning of candle

wax light source

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British English/ˈkændəl/
American English/ˈkændəl/
Russian transcription[svʲet͡ˈɕa]
candle
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candle with Russian translation

candle usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она поставила ароматическую свечу на обеденный стол, чтобы в комнате пахло лавандой.

She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Перед отключением электричества они зажгли свечу и собрались играть в настольные игры.

Before the power cut they lit a candle and gathered to play board games.

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candle belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

candleсвеча
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

candle synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between candle / lantern

🇬🇧English
candle

general term for a wax light with a wick

A1Very Often

She lit a candle on the table.

Она зажгла свечу на столе.

L
🇬🇧English
lantern

a protective container for a light source (often portable; may hold a candle)

A2Often

They carried a lantern through the dark street.

Они несли фонарь по тёмной улице.

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How to pronounce candle and what this word means

candle translation: свеча. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce candle

/ˈkændəl/

candle translation

свеча

candle examples

She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender.

candle transcription

/ˈkændəl/, /ˈkændəl/

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candle meaning: what does it mean?

wax light source

candle pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

candle definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender. Translation: Она поставила ароматическую свечу на обеденный стол, чтобы в комнате пахло лавандой.

Is candle part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, candle (свеча) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is candle part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, candle (свеча) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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