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flag

флаг

Meaning of flag

national emblem

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EN-UK/ˈflæɡ/
EN-US/ˈflæɡ/
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flag with Russian translation

flag usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Дети научились правильно складывать флаг.

Children learned how to fold the flag correctly.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они нарисовали флаг на стене школы к празднику.

They painted the flag on the school wall for the holiday.

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flag belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

flagфлаг
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

flag synonyms

Related words worth learning together

banner
a long cloth or graphic used for slogans, advertising or display; more decorative or message-focused
standard
a ceremonial or military flag representing a regiment, leader, or sovereign
pennant
a long, narrow or triangular flag, often used on ships or at sporting events
ensign
a national or naval flag, used formally (especially in maritime contexts)
colours
military or regimental flags collectively; often used in ceremonial contexts ('the colours')
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banner

a long cloth or graphic used for slogans, advertising or display; more decorative or message-focused

A2Often

They marched carrying a large banner with their slogan.

🇬🇧en

a ceremonial or military flag representing a regiment, leader, or sovereign

B2Rarely

The cavalry rode past under its standard.

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pennant

a long, narrow or triangular flag, often used on ships or at sporting events

B1Rarely

A pennant hung from the mast.

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ensign

a national or naval flag, used formally (especially in maritime contexts)

B2Very Rarely

The warship flew the White Ensign.

C
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colours

military or regimental flags collectively; often used in ceremonial contexts ('the colours')

B2Rarely

The regiment marched with its colours flying.

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flag meaning: what does it mean?

national emblem

flag pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Children learned how to fold the flag correctly. Translation: Дети научились правильно складывать флаг.

Is flag part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, flag (флаг) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is flag part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, flag (флаг) 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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