Sightseeing - translation, pronunciation and examples
sightseeing
visiting attractions
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When to use sightseeing
Мы провели утро, занимаясь осмотром достопримечательностей у собора.
Осмотр достопримечательностей на лодке показывает другую сторону города.
sightseeing usage examples
Мы провели утро, занимаясь осмотром достопримечательностей у собора.
We spent the morning sightseeing around the cathedral.
Осмотр достопримечательностей на лодке показывает другую сторону города.
Sightseeing by boat shows a different side of the city.
Similar words
General term for the activity of visiting famous places or landmarks for pleasure; same as the headword.
Often implies a short, organized trip, sometimes educational or group-based; can overlap with sightseeing but has a slightly more formal or structured connotation.
A broad word for an organized or planned visit to several places; can refer to sightseeing but also to other kinds of trips (e.g., factory tour, concert tour).
A general term meaning to go to a place or person; not specific to sightseeing and can be for many purposes (social, business, medical).
A short excursion that lasts one day; may include sightseeing but emphasizes the trip's duration rather than the activity.
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sightseeing belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
sightseeing synonyms
What's the difference between sightseeing / excursion / tour / visit / day trip
General term for the activity of visiting famous places or landmarks for pleasure; same as the headword.
We spent the afternoon sightseeing around the old town.
Мы провели день, осматривая достопримечательности старого города.
Often implies a short, organized trip, sometimes educational or group-based; can overlap with sightseeing but has a slightly more formal or structured connotation.
The class went on an excursion to the museum.
Класс отправился на экскурсию в музей.
A broad word for an organized or planned visit to several places; can refer to sightseeing but also to other kinds of trips (e.g., factory tour, concert tour).
We took a tour of the cathedral and the nearby galleries.
Мы посетили тур (экскурсию) по собору и ближайшим галереям.
A general term meaning to go to a place or person; not specific to sightseeing and can be for many purposes (social, business, medical).
We plan to visit the castle tomorrow.
Мы планируем посетить замок завтра.
A short excursion that lasts one day; may include sightseeing but emphasizes the trip's duration rather than the activity.
We took a day trip to the nearby castle and gardens.
Мы отправились на однодневную поездку в ближайший замок и сады.
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How to pronounce sightseeing and what this word means
sightseeing translation: осмотр достопримечательностей. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sightseeing
/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/
sightseeing translation
осмотр достопримечательностей
sightseeing examples
We spent the morning sightseeing around the cathedral.
sightseeing transcription
/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/, /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/
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Questions about this word
sightseeing meaning: what does it mean?
visiting attractions
sightseeing pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sightseeing is pronounced as /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sightseeing definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We spent the morning sightseeing around the cathedral. Translation: Мы провели утро, занимаясь осмотром достопримечательностей у собора.
Is sightseeing part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, sightseeing (осмотр достопримечательностей) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sightseeing part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, sightseeing (осмотр достопримечательностей) 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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