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desk

desk

Meaning of desk

table for work

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EN-UK/ˈdɛsk/
EN-US/ˈdɛsk/
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desk with Russian translation

desk usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я оставил ключи на письменном столе у двери.

I left my keys on the desk by the door.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она положила стопку отчётов на письменный стол и включила лампу.

She put a stack of reports on the desk and turned on the lamp.

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desk belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

deskписьменный стол
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
workработать

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How to pronounce desk and what this word means

desk means desk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce desk

/ˈdɛsk/

desk translation

desk

desk examples

I left my keys on the desk by the door.

desk transcription

/ˈdɛsk/, /ˈdɛsk/

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desk meaning: what does it mean?

table for work

desk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

I left my keys on the desk by the door. Translation: Я оставил ключи на письменном столе у двери.

Is desk part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, desk can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is desk part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, desk can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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