DIY
сделай сам
making things yourself
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DIY with Russian translation
DIY usage examples
She learned basic DIY techniques and put up new shelves in the hallway.
Она освоила основы «сделай сам» и повесила новые полки в прихожей.
They follow DIY blogs for ideas before starting a home improvement project.
Они читают блоги про «сделай сам» в поисках идей перед началом домашнего ремонта.
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DIY belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
DIY synonyms
Related words worth learning together
I fixed the shelf myself — it was a DIY project.
Do-it-yourself furniture can save you money.
сделано дома; может относиться к еде или вещам, не обязательно как проект
She served homemade jam at the brunch.
сделано вручную; акцент на ручной работе, не обязательно в рамках проекта DIY
She sells handmade scarves at the market.
The fair features local crafts and handmade jewellery.
улучшение дома — проекты по ремонту и улучшению жилья (часто крупнее DIY)
Home improvement shows inspire many DIYers.
ремонт/реконструкция — процесс обновления, часто масштабный
They planned a kitchen renovation for next spring.
самосборка — сборка из набора/комплектующих, акцент на том, что собирает пользователь
The table is sold as self-assembly; it comes with instructions.
апсайклинг — превращение старых вещей в более ценные, акцент на переработке и дизайне
She practices upcycling, turning old pallets into benches.
ручная работа — результат изготовления вручную, часто подчеркнуто старомодно
Her handiwork decorated the entire room.
Woodworking is his favourite hobby.
мейкер — человек, создающий вещи своими руками; акцент на личности
As a maker, she prototypes gadgets in her garage.
What’s the difference
How is DIY different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does DIY mean?
making things yourself
How do you pronounce DIY?
DIY is pronounced as /ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is DIY used in a sentence?
She learned basic DIY techniques and put up new shelves in the hallway. Translation: Она освоила основы «сделай сам» и повесила новые полки в прихожей.
Is DIY part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, DIY (сделай сам) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is DIY part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, DIY (сделай сам) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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