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potluck

общий стол

Meaning of potluck

shared-dish meal

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EN-UK/ˈpɒtlʌk/
EN-US/ˈpɑtlʌk/
RU[ˈobɕːij ˈstol]
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potluck with Russian translation

potluck usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.

Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

At the holiday potluck, everyone labelled their dishes so people with allergies could check.

На праздничном общем столе все подписывали блюда, чтобы люди с аллергией могли проверить.

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potluck belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

potluck
общий стол
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dad
child
children

potluck synonyms

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potluck
Повтор: американский термин для общего стола, где каждый приносит блюдо.
bring-and-share
Британский вариант: каждый приносит блюдо для общего стола; дословно «принеси и поделись».
shared table
Дословно — «общий стол»; можно и переносно (место, где люди едят вместе).
picnic
Еда и место (на открытом воздухе) важны; может быть совместным, но не обязательно общий стол.
communal meal
Более широкий термин для еды, которую едят вместе; может быть формальной или регулярной.
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🇬🇧en

Повтор: американский термин для общего стола, где каждый приносит блюдо.

B1Very Often

We had a potluck last weekend and everyone brought something different.

B
🇬🇧en
bring-and-share

Британский вариант: каждый приносит блюдо для общего стола; дословно «принеси и поделись».

B1Often

The school is having a bring-and-share for the end of term.

S
🇬🇧en
shared table

Дословно — «общий стол»; можно и переносно (место, где люди едят вместе).

B1Rarely

The cafe promotes a shared table where neighbours can eat together.

🇬🇧en

Еда и место (на открытом воздухе) важны; может быть совместным, но не обязательно общий стол.

B1Very Often

We had a picnic at the park and everyone brought sandwiches.

C
🇬🇧en
communal meal

Более широкий термин для еды, которую едят вместе; может быть формальной или регулярной.

B1Rarely

The shelter serves a communal meal every evening.

B
🇬🇧en
BYO (bring your own)

Обычно про напитки или еду: гости приводят свои вещи; может не подразумевать общий стол.

B1Often

It's a BYO party—bring drinks if you want some.

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What does potluck mean?

shared-dish meal

How do you pronounce potluck?

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

How is potluck used in a sentence?

We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas. Translation: Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.

Is potluck part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, potluck (общий стол) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is potluck part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, potluck (общий стол) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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potluck - pronunciation, meaning, translation: общий стол