Compact - translation, pronunciation and examples
compact
small and space-saving
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When to use compact
Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.
Они выбрали компактную посудомойку для маленькой кухни.
compact usage examples
Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.
The compact camera fits into my coat pocket.
Они выбрали компактную посудомойку для маленькой кухни.
They chose a compact dishwasher for the small kitchen.
Similar words
small in size; tightly arranged or closely packed
designed to use less space; emphasizes saving room
able to be easily carried or moved; emphasizes mobility
shaped or designed to reduce resistance or simplified for efficiency; emphasizes sleekness or optimization
performing well with minimal waste of time or resources; emphasizes effectiveness
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What's the difference between compact / space-saving / portable / streamlined / efficient / handy
small in size; tightly arranged or closely packed
The camera is compact enough to fit in a pocket.
Фотоаппарат достаточно компактный, чтобы поместиться в карман.
designed to use less space; emphasizes saving room
A space-saving bookshelf fits into the narrow hallway.
Книжная полка, экономящая место, встала в узкий коридор.
The portable speaker is light and easy to take camping.
Портативная колонка лёгкая и её легко взять в поход.
shaped or designed to reduce resistance or simplified for efficiency; emphasizes sleekness or optimization
The new model is more streamlined and uses less material.
Новая модель более обтекаемая и использует меньше материалов.
performing well with minimal waste of time or resources; emphasizes effectiveness
An efficient layout reduces walking time between workstations.
Эффективная планировка сокращает время перемещения между рабочими местами.
This pocket knife is very handy for small repairs.
Этот складной нож очень удобен для мелкого ремонта.
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How to pronounce compact and what this word means
compact translation: компактный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce compact
/ˈkɒmpækt/
compact translation
компактный
compact examples
The compact camera fits into my coat pocket.
compact transcription
/ˈkɒmpækt/, /ˈkɑm.pækt/
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Questions about this word
compact meaning: what does it mean?
small and space-saving
compact pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
compact is pronounced as /ˈkɒmpækt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
compact definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The compact camera fits into my coat pocket. Translation: Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.
Is compact part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, compact (компактный) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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