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library

библиотека

Meaning of library

place with books and study space

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EN-UK/ˈlaɪbrəri/
EN-US/ə ˈlaɪbrɛri/
RU[bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]
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library with Russian translation

library usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday.

Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The library is quiet in the early morning, perfect for studying.

Библиотека тихая рано утром, идеально подходит для учёбы.

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library belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

library
библиотека
student
exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

library synonyms

Related words worth learning together

library
Основное слово — место с книгами для чтения и выдачи.
reading room
Читальный зал — часть библиотеки для тихого чтения и работы на месте.
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🇬🇧en

Основное слово — место с книгами для чтения и выдачи.

A1Very Often

I go to the library to read books.

R
🇬🇧en
reading room

Читальный зал — часть библиотеки для тихого чтения и работы на месте.

A1Often

I sat in the reading room to do my homework.

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What does library mean?

place with books and study space

How do you pronounce library?

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

How is library used in a sentence?

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday. Translation: Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

Is library part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, library (библиотека) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is library part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, library (библиотека) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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