Occasion - translation, pronunciation and examples
occasion
a particular time or event
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When to use occasion
Это редкий случай увидеть её улыбку.
Это был особый случай для нашей семьи.
occasion usage examples
Это редкий случай увидеть её улыбку.
This is a rare occasion to see her smile.
Это был особый случай для нашей семьи.
It was a special occasion for our family.
Similar words
the same word as the headword; no difference in meaning
a happening, often something important or planned
a very short point in time, not a full event
an adverb meaning 'sometimes', not a noun
something that happens, often with a slightly more formal or factual tone
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occasion belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
occasion synonyms
What's the difference between occasion / event / moment / occasionally / occurrence / time
the same word as the headword; no difference in meaning
On this occasion, we need everyone to be quiet.
В этот раз нам нужно, чтобы все молчали.
The concert was a big event in the city.
Концерт был большим событием в городе.
Wait a moment, please.
Подождите минуту, пожалуйста.
I occasionally go to the cinema.
Я иногда хожу в кино.
something that happens, often with a slightly more formal or factual tone
This occurrence was reported to the police.
Этот случай был сообщён в полицию.
What time is the meeting?
В какое время встреча?
Under these circumstances, we must wait.
При таких обстоятельствах нам нужно подождать.
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occasion with Russian translation
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How to pronounce occasion and what this word means
occasion translation: случай. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce occasion
/əˈkeɪʒən/
occasion translation
случай
occasion examples
This is a rare occasion to see her smile.
occasion transcription
/əˈkeɪʒən/, /əˈkeɪʒən/
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Questions about this word
occasion meaning: what does it mean?
a particular time or event
occasion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
occasion is pronounced as /əˈkeɪʒən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
occasion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This is a rare occasion to see her smile. Translation: Это редкий случай увидеть её улыбку.
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