helpful
услужливый
willing to help
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helpful with Russian translation
helpful usage examples
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom.
Персонал был услужливый и принёс следующий размер из складского помещения.
One of the sales assistants was helpful and explained how to care for the wool coat.
Один из продавцов был услужливый и объяснил, как ухаживать за шерстяным пальто.
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helpful belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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раболепный, отрицательная окраска близка к «услужливый» в негативном смысле
He was so servile to customers that it felt insincere.
The staff were cooperative when we asked to try different sizes.
An attentive assistant noticed I needed a different length and suggested alterations.
вежливый — формальная учтивость, нейтрально положительная
The assistant was courteous and answered all my questions.
The staff were friendly and made shopping enjoyable.
The considerate assistant offered a seat while I waited for my friend.
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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 helpful mean?
willing to help
How do you pronounce helpful?
helpful is pronounced as /ˈhɛlpfəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is helpful used in a sentence?
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom. Translation: Персонал был услужливый и принёс следующий размер из складского помещения.
Is helpful part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?
Yes, helpful (услужливый) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is helpful part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, helpful (услужливый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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