Leaf - translation, pronunciation and examples
leaf
flat plant part
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When to use leaf
Яркий зелёный лист упал на её тетрадь.
Осенью каждый лист становился коричневым и падал на землю.
leaf usage examples
Яркий зелёный лист упал на её тетрадь.
A bright green leaf fell onto her notebook.
Осенью каждый лист становился коричневым и падал на землю.
In autumn each leaf turned brown and fell to the ground.
Similar words
General word for a plant leaf; also used for a sheet of paper (sheet/leaf of paper).
Flat piece of material (usually paper); when referring to paper it matches 'лист' as in 'лист бумаги', but not a plant leaf.
One side (or both sides) of a sheet in a book or document; 'page' focuses on content/layout, not a plant leaf.
Can mean a small pamphlet (informational paper) or, in botany, a small subdivision/segment of a compound leaf.
Often refers to the flat part of a leaf (leaf blade) or to a knife's blade; in plants it denotes the main flat surface of a leaf or grass.
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leaf synonyms
What's the difference between leaf / sheet / page / leaflet / blade
General word for a plant leaf; also used for a sheet of paper (sheet/leaf of paper).
A green leaf fell from the tree.
Зелёный лист упал с дерева.
Flat piece of material (usually paper); when referring to paper it matches 'лист' as in 'лист бумаги', but not a plant leaf.
Please give me a sheet of paper.
Дайте мне, пожалуйста, лист бумаги.
One side (or both sides) of a sheet in a book or document; 'page' focuses on content/layout, not a plant leaf.
Turn to page five.
Перейдите на страницу пять.
Can mean a small pamphlet (informational paper) or, in botany, a small subdivision/segment of a compound leaf.
The doctor gave me a leaflet about healthy eating.
Врач дал мне листовку о здоровом питании.
Often refers to the flat part of a leaf (leaf blade) or to a knife's blade; in plants it denotes the main flat surface of a leaf or grass.
The blades of grass were wet with dew.
Лезвия травы были покрыты росой.
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How to pronounce leaf and what this word means
leaf translation: лист. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce leaf
/ˈliːf/
leaf translation
лист
leaf examples
A bright green leaf fell onto her notebook.
leaf transcription
/ˈliːf/, /ˈliːf/
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Questions about this word
leaf meaning: what does it mean?
flat plant part
leaf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
leaf is pronounced as /ˈliːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
leaf definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A bright green leaf fell onto her notebook. Translation: Яркий зелёный лист упал на её тетрадь.
Is leaf part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, leaf (лист) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is leaf part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, leaf (лист) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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