Local - translation, pronunciation and examples
local
local resident
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When to use local
Местный житель показал нам тихую улочку.
Если хотите найти лучшую выпечку, спросите местного жителя о пекарне, которая открывается рано.
local usage examples
Местный житель показал нам тихую улочку.
A local showed us a quiet lane .
Если хотите найти лучшую выпечку, спросите местного жителя о пекарне, которая открывается рано.
If you want the best pastry, ask a local for the bakery that opens early.
Similar words
a person who lives in the area being talked about; general neutral term
someone who lives somewhere; neutral, can be used formally (e.g., residents of a building)
a person or animal that lives in a place; neutral, common in written descriptions
a person born in a particular place (or whose family is from there); emphasizes origin
the people who live in a town (collective); somewhat informal or traditional
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local belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
local synonyms
What's the difference between local / resident / inhabitant / native / townsfolk / townspeople
a person who lives in the area being talked about; general neutral term
Ask a local if you need directions.
Спросите местного жителя, если вам нужны указания.
someone who lives somewhere; neutral, can be used formally (e.g., residents of a building)
Residents must clear snow from the pavement in front of their houses.
Жители должны убирать снег с тротуара перед своими домами.
a person or animal that lives in a place; neutral, common in written descriptions
The inhabitants of the island rely on fishing.
Жители острова зависят от рыболовства.
a person born in a particular place (or whose family is from there); emphasizes origin
She's a native of the island and knows all the local customs.
Она коренная жительница острова и знает все местные обычаи.
the people who live in a town (collective); somewhat informal or traditional
Townsfolk gathered to celebrate the festival.
Горожане собрались, чтобы отпраздновать фестиваль.
people who live in a town; neutral collective term
Townspeople complained about the noise from the new bar.
Жители города жаловались на шум из нового бара.
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How to pronounce local and what this word means
local translation: местный житель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce local
/ˈləʊkəl/
local translation
местный житель
local examples
A local showed us a quiet lane .
local transcription
/ˈləʊkəl/, /ə ˈloʊkəl/
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Questions about this word
local meaning: what does it mean?
local resident
local pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
local is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
local definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A local showed us a quiet lane . Translation: Местный житель показал нам тихую улочку.
Is local part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, local (местный житель) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is local part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, local (местный житель) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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