History - translation, pronunciation and examples
history
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When to use history
Музей рассказывает историю прибрежных городков.
Они преподают историю через песни и рассказы.
history usage examples
Музей рассказывает историю прибрежных городков.
The museum tells the history of the coastal towns.
Они преподают историю через песни и рассказы.
They teach history through songs and stories.
Similar words
the study or account of past events; also a story about the past
an account of events, often with a narrative arc; can be fictional or factual
a fictional or fanciful story, often with a moral or imaginative element
the time before the present; events that have already happened
the circumstances or history behind a situation or person; contextual information
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history synonyms
What's the difference between history / story / tale / past / background / chronicle
the study or account of past events; also a story about the past
She is studying the history of the city.
Она изучает историю города.
an account of events, often with a narrative arc; can be fictional or factual
Tell me the story of how you met.
Расскажи мне историю о том, как вы встретились.
a fictional or fanciful story, often with a moral or imaginative element
The old man told a tale about the sea.
Старик рассказал сказку о море.
She often thinks about the past.
Она часто думает о прошлом.
the circumstances or history behind a situation or person; contextual information
The background of the conflict is complex.
Предыстория конфликта сложна.
a detailed, chronological account of events, usually factual and continuous
The chronicle documents the town's growth over centuries.
Летопись документирует рост города на протяжении веков.
a structured account of events emphasizing perspective, structure or interpretation
The film creates a powerful narrative about loss.
Фильм создаёт сильное повествование о потере.
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How to pronounce history and what this word means
history translation: история. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce history
/ˈhɪstəri/
history translation
история
history examples
The museum tells the history of the coastal towns.
history transcription
/ˈhɪstəri/, /ˈhɪstəri/
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history meaning: what does it mean?
past studies
history pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
history is pronounced as /ˈhɪstəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
history definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The museum tells the history of the coastal towns. Translation: Музей рассказывает историю прибрежных городков.
Is history part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, history (история) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is history part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, history (история) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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