Live - translation, pronunciation and examples
live
happening in real time
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When to use live
занятие в прямом эфире
урок в прямом эфире
вебинар в прямом эфире
сеанс в прямом эфире
прямая трансляция
live usage examples
Учитель ответит на вопросы в прямом эфире сегодня вечером.
The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight.
Присоединяйтесь к сессии в прямом эфире, чтобы спросить про домашнее задание.
Join the live session to ask about the homework.
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Identical: denotes a broadcast or event happening and shown in real time.
Specifically refers to a live transmission over the internet (a stream), equivalent to live in online contexts.
An idiom meaning currently being broadcast on radio or television; often interchangeable with live in broadcasting contexts.
Sometimes used to mean live (especially in formal contexts: a direct transmission), but this usage is less common and more formal.
Emphasizes immediate processing or display of information; close to live but more technical and not always about broadcast to an audience.
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live synonyms
What's the difference between live / live-streamed / on air / direct / real-time / broadcast
Identical: denotes a broadcast or event happening and shown in real time.
The concert will be live on the broadcaster's website.
Концерт будет в прямом эфире на сайте вещателя.
Specifically refers to a live transmission over the internet (a stream), equivalent to live in online contexts.
The lecture will be live-streamed to registered students.
Лекцию будут транслировать в прямом эфире для зарегистрированных студентов.
An idiom meaning currently being broadcast on radio or television; often interchangeable with live in broadcasting contexts.
The presenters are on air now.
Ведущие сейчас в прямом эфире.
Sometimes used to mean live (especially in formal contexts: a direct transmission), but this usage is less common and more formal.
They watched the direct relay of the event.
Они смотрели прямую трансляцию события.
Emphasizes immediate processing or display of information; close to live but more technical and not always about broadcast to an audience.
The scoreboard is updated in real-time during the match.
Табло обновляется в режиме реального времени во время матча.
Noun/verb meaning the act or content of transmission; does not necessarily imply the transmission is live (may be pre-recorded).
The broadcast starts at 8 pm.
Трансляция начнется в 20:00.
Indicates that something was shown or transmitted on air; does not guarantee it was live (often used for scheduled programs).
The interview aired last night.
Интервью вышло в эфир прошлой ночью.
Refers to delivering content over the internet; may be live or pre-recorded—context determines if it means live.
The match was streamed online worldwide.
Матч транслировался в интернете по всему миру.
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How to pronounce live and what this word means
live translation: в прямом эфире. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce live
/laɪv/
live translation
в прямом эфире
live examples
The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight.
live transcription
/laɪv/, /laɪv/
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Questions about this word
live meaning: what does it mean?
happening in real time
live pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
live is pronounced as /laɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
live definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight. Translation: Учитель ответит на вопросы в прямом эфире сегодня вечером.
Is live part of Online Learning vocabulary?
Yes, live (в прямом эфире) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is live part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, live (в прямом эфире) 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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