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reading

чтение

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EN-UK/ˈriːdɪŋ/
EN-US/ˈriːdɪŋ/
RU[ˈt͡ɕtenʲije]
RUридинг
reading
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reading usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I enjoy reading before bed to relax.

Я люблю чтение перед сном, чтобы расслабиться.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I joined a reading group to talk about books every Tuesday.

Я записался в клуб чтения, чтобы обсуждать книги по вторникам.

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reading belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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reading
общее слово для процесса восприятия текста — чтение вслух или про себя
perusal
внимательное чтение или просмотр текста; формальное слово
study
изучение темы в целом; включает чтение, упражнения и анализ, а не только чтение
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🇬🇧en

общее слово для процесса восприятия текста — чтение вслух или про себя

A1Very Often

I enjoy reading before bed.

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🇬🇧en
perusal

внимательное чтение или просмотр текста; формальное слово

C1Rarely

After a careful perusal of the contract, she signed it.

🇬🇧en

изучение темы в целом; включает чтение, упражнения и анализ, а не только чтение

A2Very Often

Her study of medieval literature included many readings.

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What does reading mean?

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How do you pronounce reading?

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

How is reading used in a sentence?

I enjoy reading before bed to relax. Translation: Я люблю чтение перед сном, чтобы расслабиться.

Is reading part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, reading (чтение) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is reading part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, reading (чтение) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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