Learning language
Translation language
noun · B1 · often · UK/US

задержка

delay

Meaning of задержка

late start

Learn задержка with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1often

задержка fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[zɐˈdʲerʐkə]
Russianдилей
delay
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

задержка with English translation

задержка usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Trains sometimes have a short delay in the morning.

По утрам у поездов иногда бывает небольшая задержка.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

There's usually a small delay before the subtitles start.

Обычно перед появлением субтитров есть небольшая задержка.

Learn by topic

задержка belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency, Calls and Meetings, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

задержкаdelay
гостьguest
приветствиеgreeting
видview
инструментtool
ценаprice
помогатьhelp

задержка synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between задержка / опоздание / заминка / отставание

🇷🇺Russian
задержка

general neutral delay in start or movement

B1Very Often

The flight was delayed because of fog.

Из-за тумана произошла задержка рейса.

О
🇷🇺Russian
опоздание

a person or transport arriving later than scheduled

B1Very Often

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

Он извинился за опоздание на совещание.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заминка

a brief hiccup, technical or conversational pause

B1Often

There was a brief hiccup with the projector during the presentation.

Во время презентации возникла небольшая заминка с проектором.

О
🇷🇺Russian
отставание

falling behind physically or relatively — being behind schedule or others

B1Often

Falling behind schedule led to fines.

Отставание от графика привело к штрафам.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for задержка

How to pronounce задержка and what this word means

задержка translation: delay. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce задержка

[zɐˈdʲerʐkə]

задержка translation

delay

задержка examples

Trains sometimes have a short delay in the morning.

задержка transcription

[zɐˈdʲerʐkə], дилей

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

задержка meaning: what does it mean?

Отсрочка старта или возникновение позднего начала дела

задержка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

задержка is pronounced as [zɐˈdʲerʐkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Trains sometimes have a short delay in the morning. Translation: По утрам у поездов иногда бывает небольшая задержка.

Is задержка part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, задержка (delay) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is задержка part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, задержка (delay) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn задержка in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.