Circle - translation, pronunciation and examples
circle
social group
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When to use circle
На свой день рождения я пригласил небольшой круг друзей.
Наш сплочённый круг встречается по пятницам в кафе, чтобы поболтать.
circle usage examples
На свой день рождения я пригласил небольшой круг друзей.
I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner.
Наш сплочённый круг встречается по пятницам в кафе, чтобы поболтать.
Our close-knit circle meets on Fridays at the café to catch up.
Similar words
Primary word; general term for a group of people connected by relationships or interests.
A broader term for people gathered together; may be less personal than 'circle'.
Implies an organized group around an activity or interest (formal or semi-formal).
Stresses shared interests, location or identity; often broader and more stable than a 'circle'.
Has a negative/exclusive connotation — a small, closed group that may exclude others.
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circle belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
circle synonyms
What's the difference between circle / group / club / community / clique / peer group
Primary word; general term for a group of people connected by relationships or interests.
He moved in the same circle of friends for years.
Он много лет вращался в одном и том же круге друзей.
A broader term for people gathered together; may be less personal than 'circle'.
A study group met in the library.
Учебная группа встречалась в библиотеке.
Implies an organized group around an activity or interest (formal or semi-formal).
He joined the chess club at college.
Он вступил в шахматный клуб в колледже.
Stresses shared interests, location or identity; often broader and more stable than a 'circle'.
The online community supports new developers.
Онлайн‑сообщество поддерживает начинающих разработчиков.
Has a negative/exclusive connotation — a small, closed group that may exclude others.
They felt left out because the school clique never invited them.
Они чувствовали себя исключёнными, потому что школьное кликa их никогда не приглашало.
Group of people of similar age or status; emphasizes equality rather than personal bonds.
Teenagers are influenced by their peer group.
Подростки находятся под влиянием своей группы сверстников.
Refers to the wider social environment or network of events/places where people interact.
She's well known on the local music social scene.
Она хорошо известна в местной музыкальной тусовке.
Often British for a small social group sharing interests or status; can sound old-fashioned or formal.
He moved in the same artistic set in London.
Он вращался в одном художественном кругу в Лондоне.
Suggests a large, often unorganized group of people; less personal and structured than a 'circle'.
A crowd gathered outside the theatre.
Толпа собралась у театра.
Refers to people of equal status or age; emphasizes equivalence rather than personal relationship.
She is well respected by her peers.
Её уважают среди её ровесников/коллег.
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How to pronounce circle and what this word means
circle translation: круг. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce circle
/ˈsɜː.kəl/
circle translation
круг
circle examples
I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner.
circle transcription
/ˈsɜː.kəl/, /ˈsɝkəl/
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Questions about this word
circle meaning: what does it mean?
social group
circle pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
circle is pronounced as /ˈsɜː.kəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
circle definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner. Translation: На свой день рождения я пригласил небольшой круг друзей.
Is circle part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, circle (круг) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is circle part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, circle (круг) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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