Certain - translation, pronunciation and examples
certain
sure; fixed; some but not named
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When to use certain
Я определённо уверен, что он скоро приедет.
Нам нужны определённые документы для собеседования.
certain usage examples
Я определённо уверен, что он скоро приедет.
I am certain he will arrive soon.
Нам нужны определённые документы для собеседования.
We need certain papers for the interview.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce certain and what this word means
certain translation: определённый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce certain
/ˈsɜːtn/
certain translation
определённый
certain examples
I am certain he will arrive soon.
certain transcription
/ˈsɜːtn/, /ˈsɝtən/
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certain meaning: what does it mean?
sure; fixed; some but not named
certain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
certain is pronounced as /ˈsɜːtn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
certain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I am certain he will arrive soon. Translation: Я определённо уверен, что он скоро приедет.
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