Exercise - translation, pronunciation and examples
exercise
do physical activity
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When to use exercise
Мы занимаемся спортом вместе в местном спортзале три раза в неделю.
Он занимается спортом по утрам в небольшом парке возле общественного центра.
exercise usage examples
Мы занимаемся спортом вместе в местном спортзале три раза в неделю.
We exercise together at the local gym three times a week.
Он занимается спортом по утрам в небольшом парке возле общественного центра.
He exercises every morning in the small park near the community centre.
Similar words
General verb for doing physical activity to improve health, fitness or strength.
Focuses on playing sports (team or competitive activities) rather than general fitness exercises.
To perform specific exercises (repetitions, sets), often part of a planned routine or rehab.
To undergo systematic practice to improve performance; often used for athletes or disciplined training programs.
To repeat an activity to improve skill; used for sports training but also for non-physical skills.
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exercise belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
exercise synonyms
What's the difference between exercise / do sports / do exercises / train / practice / keep fit
General verb for doing physical activity to improve health, fitness or strength.
I exercise three times a week to stay healthy.
Я занимаюсь спортом три раза в неделю, чтобы быть здоровым.
Focuses on playing sports (team or competitive activities) rather than general fitness exercises.
He does sports every weekend with his friends.
Он занимается спортом каждые выходные с друзьями.
To perform specific exercises (repetitions, sets), often part of a planned routine or rehab.
Do these exercises to strengthen your back.
Выполняйте эти упражнения, чтобы укрепить спину.
To undergo systematic practice to improve performance; often used for athletes or disciplined training programs.
She trains every morning for the marathon.
Она тренируется каждое утро для марафона.
To repeat an activity to improve skill; used for sports training but also for non-physical skills.
The team practices twice a week.
Команда тренируется два раза в неделю.
To maintain fitness and health; emphasizes ongoing habit and state rather than a single session.
I try to keep fit by walking to work.
Я стараюсь поддерживать форму, ходя на работу пешком.
Colloquial phrase meaning to maintain fitness or physical appearance; emphasizes result rather than method.
He does some exercise each week to stay in shape.
Он немного занимается каждый неделю, чтобы поддерживать форму.
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How to pronounce exercise and what this word means
exercise translation: заниматься спортом. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce exercise
/ˈɛksəsaɪz/
exercise translation
заниматься спортом
exercise examples
We exercise together at the local gym three times a week.
exercise transcription
/ˈɛksəsaɪz/, /tə ˈɛksərsaɪz/
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Questions about this word
exercise meaning: what does it mean?
do physical activity
exercise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
exercise is pronounced as /ˈɛksəsaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
exercise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We exercise together at the local gym three times a week. Translation: Мы занимаемся спортом вместе в местном спортзале три раза в неделю.
Is exercise part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, exercise (заниматься спортом) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is exercise part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, exercise (заниматься спортом) 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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