Secondly - translation, pronunciation and examples
secondly
used to add a second point
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Во-первых, нам нужен план; во-вторых, нам нужно время.
Во-первых, нам нужно больше времени; во-вторых, нам нужно больше денег.
secondly usage examples
Во-первых, нам нужен план; во-вторых, нам нужно время.
Firstly, we need a plan; secondly, we need time.
Во-первых, нам нужно больше времени; во-вторых, нам нужно больше денег.
Firstly, we need more time; secondly, we need more money.
Similar words
во-вторых — used to add a second point
used to introduce the second point in a list or argument
an ordinal number; can be used to mark the second item, not as a discourse adverb
marks the beginning or the initial item, not the second one
refers to the third item or point in a sequence, not the second
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What's the difference between secondly / second / first / third / next
во-вторых — used to add a second point
Firstly, we need a plan; secondly, we need time.
Во-первых, нам нужен план; во-вторых, нам нужно время.
used to introduce the second point in a list or argument
Firstly, we need to check the data; secondly, we should update the report.
Во-первых, нам нужно проверить данные; во-вторых, следует обновить отчет.
an ordinal number; can be used to mark the second item, not as a discourse adverb
She finished second in the race.
Она финишировала второй в забеге.
marks the beginning or the initial item, not the second one
First, wash your hands; then start cooking.
Сначала вымойте руки, а потом начинайте готовить.
refers to the third item or point in a sequence, not the second
Third, add the sugar and stir well.
В-третьих, добавьте сахар и хорошо перемешайте.
means the following item or time, but is less formal and not specifically the second point
Next, we will discuss the budget.
Затем мы обсудим бюджет.
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How to pronounce secondly and what this word means
secondly translation: во-вторых. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce secondly
/ˈsekəndli/
secondly translation
во-вторых
secondly examples
Firstly, we need a plan; secondly, we need time.
secondly transcription
/ˈsekəndli/, /ˈsɛkəndli/
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secondly meaning: what does it mean?
used to add a second point
secondly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
secondly is pronounced as /ˈsekəndli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
secondly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Firstly, we need a plan; secondly, we need time. Translation: Во-первых, нам нужен план; во-вторых, нам нужно время.
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