Learning language
Translation language
noun · A2 · often · UK/US

purse

purse

Meaning of purse

small wallet/bag

Learn purse with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

purse fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈpɜːs/
EN-US/ˈpɝs/
purse
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

purse with Russian translation

purse usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она полезла в кошелёк-сумочку за наличными, чтобы заплатить водителю.

She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Небольшой кожаный кошелёк -сумочка идеально сочетался с её туфлями.

The little leather purse matched her shoes perfectly.

Learn by topic

purse belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

purseкошелёк -сумочка
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

purse synonyms

Related words worth learning together

handbag
a woman's bag for personal items; generally larger than a small purse/wallet
wallet
a flat container for money and cards; often carried in a pocket
Learn 2 related words for free
🇬🇧en

a woman's bag for personal items; generally larger than a small purse/wallet

A2Very Often

She carried a leather handbag to the office.

🇬🇧en

a flat container for money and cards; often carried in a pocket

A2Very Often

He took his wallet out of his pocket.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for purse

How to pronounce purse and what this word means

purse means purse. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce purse

/ˈpɜːs/

purse translation

purse

purse examples

She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver.

purse transcription

/ˈpɜːs/, /ˈpɝs/

Questions about this word

purse meaning: what does it mean?

small wallet/bag

purse pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

purse definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver. Translation: Она полезла в кошелёк-сумочку за наличными, чтобы заплатить водителю.

Is purse part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, purse can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is purse part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, purse can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn purse in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.