Letter - translation, pronunciation and examples
letter
a written message or a sign in writing
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When to use letter
Она написала письмо своей сестре.
Он оставил письмо на кухонном столе.
letter usage examples
Она написала письмо своей сестре.
She wrote a letter to her sister.
Он оставил письмо на кухонном столе.
He left a letter on the kitchen table.
Similar words
the exact headword meaning; a written message or a sign in writing
a broader term for letters and parcels sent through the postal system
a short written message, usually brief and informal
any piece of information sent or communicated, not only in writing
a small card used for writing short notes, not a synonym for a letter
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letter belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Business Email". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
letter synonyms
What's the difference between letter / mail / note / message / note card / post
the exact headword meaning; a written message or a sign in writing
She wrote a letter to her friend.
Она написала письмо своему другу.
The mail arrived early today.
Почта пришла сегодня рано.
He left a note on the table.
Он оставил записку на столе.
I got your message this morning.
Я получил твоё сообщение этим утром.
a small card used for writing short notes, not a synonym for a letter
She wrote the address on a note card.
Она написала адрес на карточке для заметок.
British English term for mail or the postal service; can also mean to send by mail
I put the letter in the post.
Я отправил письмо по почте.
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How to pronounce letter and what this word means
letter translation: письмо. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce letter
/ˈletə/
letter translation
письмо
letter examples
She wrote a letter to her sister.
letter transcription
/ˈletə/, /ˈlɛtər/
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Questions about this word
letter meaning: what does it mean?
a written message or a sign in writing
letter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
letter is pronounced as /ˈletə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
letter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She wrote a letter to her sister. Translation: Она написала письмо своей сестре.
Is letter part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, letter (письмо) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is letter part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, letter (письмо) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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