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особый случай

special occasion

Meaning of особый случай

important event

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RU[ˈosobɨj slʊˈt͡ɕaj]
special occasion
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особый случай with Russian translation

особый случай usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇷🇺RU

Мы покупаем шампанское только для особого случая.

🇩🇪DE🇷🇺RU

Она приглашает всю семью, когда случается особый случай.

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особый случай belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

особый случайbesonderer Anlass
семьяFamilie
родителиEltern
мамаMama
папаPapa
ребёнокKind
детиKinder

особый случай synonyms

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особый повод
emphasizes the reason for celebrating
праздник
clearly denotes a celebration or holiday, emotionally positive
особый день
simple, emotional phrase for a meaningful day
особое событие
more neutral and formal; fits public or significant events
событие
neutral word for any significant occurrence or incident
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О
🇷🇺ru
особый повод

emphasizes the reason for celebrating

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

clearly denotes a celebration or holiday, emotionally positive

B1Very Often
О
🇷🇺ru
особый день

simple, emotional phrase for a meaningful day

B1Often
О
🇷🇺ru
особое событие

more neutral and formal; fits public or significant events

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

neutral word for any significant occurrence or incident

B1Very Often
М
🇷🇺ru
мероприятие

implies an organized activity, often formal or business-like

B1Often
Т
🇷🇺ru
торжество

official or grand celebration, emphasized solemnity

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

emphasizes the act of celebrating, focusing on actions and traditions

B1Often

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особый случай meaning: what does it mean?

важное событие, отмечаемое по особому поводу

особый случай pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

особый случай is pronounced as [ˈosobɨj slʊˈt͡ɕaj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

We only buy champagne for a special occasion. Translation: Мы покупаем шампанское только для особого случая.

Is особый случай part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, особый случай (special occasion) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is особый случай part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, особый случай (special occasion) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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