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clerk

clerk

Meaning of clerk

shop assistant

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EN-UK/ˈklɑːk/
EN-US/ˈklɝk/
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clerk with Russian translation

clerk usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Продавец-консультант посоветовал меньший размер, и он подошёл идеально.

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Если нужен другой цвет, попросите продавца-консультанта проверить запас на складе.

If you need a different colour, ask the clerk to check the back room.

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clerk belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clerkпродавец-консультант
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

clerk synonyms

Related words worth learning together

shop assistant
A retail worker who assists customers in a shop; common term for in-person sales help.
sales associate
US term for a retail salesperson; often used in chain stores and job ads.
sales consultant
A sales role with emphasis on advising customers and closing sales; often used for specialised or higher-value goods.
retail assistant
General term for a retail worker who may do sales, stocking and customer service.
customer service representative
Person who handles customer inquiries, complaints and support; role centres on service rather than direct sales.
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🇬🇧en

A retail worker who assists customers in a shop; common term for in-person sales help.

B1Often

The shop assistant recommended a dress that suited me.

S
🇬🇧en
sales associate

US term for a retail salesperson; often used in chain stores and job ads.

B1Very Often

A sales associate helped me try on the jacket.

S
🇬🇧en
sales consultant

A sales role with emphasis on advising customers and closing sales; often used for specialised or higher-value goods.

B1Often

The sales consultant explained the financing options for the sofa.

R
🇬🇧en
retail assistant

General term for a retail worker who may do sales, stocking and customer service.

B1Often

As a retail assistant, she restocked items and served customers.

C
🇬🇧en
customer service representative

Person who handles customer inquiries, complaints and support; role centres on service rather than direct sales.

B1Often

The customer service representative helped me arrange a return.

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How to pronounce clerk and what this word means

clerk means clerk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clerk

/ˈklɑːk/

clerk translation

clerk

clerk examples

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly.

clerk transcription

/ˈklɑːk/, /ˈklɝk/

Questions about this word

clerk meaning: what does it mean?

shop assistant

clerk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly. Translation: Продавец-консультант посоветовал меньший размер, и он подошёл идеально.

Is clerk part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, clerk can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clerk part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, clerk can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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