Person - translation, pronunciation and examples
person
human individual
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When to use person
У каждого человека свой способ решать проблемы.
Добрый человек предложит помощь, не ожидая ничего взамен.
person usage examples
У каждого человека свой способ решать проблемы.
Every person has a different way of solving problems.
Добрый человек предложит помощь, не ожидая ничего взамен.
A kind person will offer help without asking for anything in return.
Similar words
general, neutral term for a human being
emphasizes a single member of a group; more formal than "person"
stresses humanity or the biological/ethical aspect of a person
can be a noun meaning a member of the species, or an adjective; slightly more abstract
commonly means an adult male; historically or in some general statements can mean humanity
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person belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
person synonyms
What's the difference between person / individual / human being / human / man / guy
general, neutral term for a human being
There was only one person in the room.
В комнате был только один человек.
Each individual is responsible for their actions.
Каждый человек отвечает за свои поступки.
stresses humanity or the biological/ethical aspect of a person
A human being needs social contact.
Человеку нужна социальная связь.
can be a noun meaning a member of the species, or an adjective; slightly more abstract
We are only human.
Мы всего лишь люди.
commonly means an adult male; historically or in some general statements can mean humanity
He is a kind man.
Он добрый мужчина.
informal; often refers to a male but used for mixed groups ("you guys") in casual speech
Hey guys, let's go!
Ребята, пойдёмте!
often refers to a fictional person or someone notable for particular traits; can be informal about a peculiar person
She's an interesting character in the novel.
Она интересный персонаж в романе.
can mean a notable or public person, or a visual outline; less personal and often linked to role/status
He is a leading figure in the community.
Он — ведущая фигура в сообществе.
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How to pronounce person and what this word means
person translation: человек. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce person
/ə ˈpɜːsən/
person translation
человек
person examples
Every person has a different way of solving problems.
person transcription
/ə ˈpɜːsən/, /ə ˈpɝsən/
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person meaning: what does it mean?
human individual
person pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
person is pronounced as /ə ˈpɜːsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
person definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Every person has a different way of solving problems. Translation: У каждого человека свой способ решать проблемы.
Is person part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, person (человек) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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