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shelf

полка

Meaning of shelf

flat storage surface

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EN-UK/ə ˈʃɛlf/
EN-US/ˈʃɛlf/
RU[ˈpolkə]
RUшелф
shelf
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shelf with Russian translation

shelf usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Folded scarves were stacked on a low shelf by the window.

Сложенные шарфы лежали на низкой полке у окна.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I put the extra shoeboxes back on the top shelf to clear space.

Я вернул лишние коробки для обуви на верхнюю полку, чтобы освободить место.

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shelf belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shelf
полка
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

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shelf
Общая открытая полка для хранения предметов.
rack
Структура с несколькими прутьями или полками, обычно для развешивания или укладки.
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🇬🇧en

Общая открытая полка для хранения предметов.

A1Very Often

I put the plates on the kitchen shelf.

🇬🇧en

Структура с несколькими прутьями или полками, обычно для развешивания или укладки.

A2Often

We put the wet coats on the drying rack.

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What does shelf mean?

flat storage surface

How do you pronounce shelf?

shelf is pronounced as /ə ˈʃɛlf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is shelf used in a sentence?

Folded scarves were stacked on a low shelf by the window. Translation: Сложенные шарфы лежали на низкой полке у окна.

Is shelf part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, shelf (полка) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shelf part of Interior and decor vocabulary?

Yes, shelf (полка) can be learned in the Interior and decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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shelf - pronunciation, meaning, translation: полка