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chat

чат

Meaning of chat

instant messaging

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EN-UK/ə tʃæt/
EN-US/ˈtʃæt/
chat
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chat with Russian translation

chat usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Студенты использовали чат, чтобы задавать короткие вопросы во время лекции.

Students used the chat to ask quick questions during the lecture.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Преподаватель ответил в групповом чате после занятия.

The teacher answered in the group chat after class.

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chat belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

chatчат
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

chat synonyms

Related words worth learning together

forum
An online space for themed discussions, usually asynchronous and thread-based.
conversation
A back-and-forth exchange between people; can be spoken or written and is broader than 'chat'.
direct message (DM)
A private message sent directly to one user, commonly abbreviated DM.
private message (PM)
A private, one-to-one message (often used in forums and platforms).
channel
A space within a platform (e.g., Slack, Discord) for topic-based posts/messages.
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🇬🇧en

An online space for themed discussions, usually asynchronous and thread-based.

A2Often

I posted my question on the course forum and waited for replies.

🇬🇧en

A back-and-forth exchange between people; can be spoken or written and is broader than 'chat'.

A2Very Often

They had a short conversation about the project during class.

D
🇬🇧en
direct message (DM)

A private message sent directly to one user, commonly abbreviated DM.

A2Very Often

Send me a DM if you need the file.

P
🇬🇧en
private message (PM)

A private, one-to-one message (often used in forums and platforms).

A2Very Often

He replied with a PM to avoid posting publicly.

🇬🇧en

A space within a platform (e.g., Slack, Discord) for topic-based posts/messages.

A2Often

Post your questions in the announcements channel.

T
🇬🇧en
thread

A sequence of messages on one topic, typical in forums, email, or threaded chats.

A2Often

The forum thread has helpful answers from other students.

🇬🇧en

A more structured or formal exchange of ideas about a topic, sometimes planned.

A2Often

There is a discussion board for each lesson where students comment.

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chat meaning: what does it mean?

instant messaging

chat pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

chat is pronounced as /ə tʃæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Students used the chat to ask quick questions during the lecture. Translation: Студенты использовали чат, чтобы задавать короткие вопросы во время лекции.

Is chat part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, chat (чат) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is chat part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, chat (чат) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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