Present - translation, pronunciation and examples
present
item given
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В рождественское утро она открыла маленький подарок от двоюродного брата.
Пожалуйста, оставь подарок на столе до окончания ужина.
present usage examples
В рождественское утро она открыла маленький подарок от двоюродного брата.
On Christmas morning she opened a small present from her cousin.
Пожалуйста, оставь подарок на столе до окончания ужина.
Please keep the present on the table until after dinner.
Similar words
neutral common word for something given to someone
slightly more formal or literary than 'present' in some contexts
an item kept for sentimental reasons; emphasizes lasting memory rather than being simply a present
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present belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
present synonyms
What's the difference between present / gift / keepsake
neutral common word for something given to someone
I bought a present for my friend.
Я купил подарок для друга.
They gave her a special gift.
Они подарили ей особенный подарок.
an item kept for sentimental reasons; emphasizes lasting memory rather than being simply a present
She kept the watch as a keepsake from her grandmother.
Она сохранила часы как памятную вещь от бабушки.
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How to pronounce present and what this word means
present translation: подарок. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce present
/ə ˈprɛzənt/
present translation
подарок
present examples
On Christmas morning she opened a small present from her cousin.
present transcription
/ə ˈprɛzənt/, /ə ˈprɛzənt/
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present meaning: what does it mean?
item given
present pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
present is pronounced as /ə ˈprɛzənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
present definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On Christmas morning she opened a small present from her cousin. Translation: В рождественское утро она открыла маленький подарок от двоюродного брата.
Is present part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, present (подарок) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is present part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, present (подарок) 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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