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desk

письменный стол

Meaning of desk

table for work

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EN-UK/ˈdɛsk/
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desk with Russian translation

desk usage examples

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I left my keys on the desk by the door.

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She put a stack of reports on the desk and turned on the lamp.

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desk belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

deskSchreibtisch
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
workarbeiten

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What does desk mean?

table for work

How do you pronounce desk?

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

How is desk used in a sentence?

I left my keys on the desk by the door. Translation: Я оставил ключи на письменном столе у двери.

Is desk part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, desk (письменный стол) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is desk part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, desk (письменный стол) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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