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single

не в отношениях

Meaning of single

not in relationship

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EN-UK/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
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single with Russian translation

single usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

После расставания Майя решила какое‑то время оставаться не в отношениях.

After the breakup, Maya chose to be single for a while.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

За семейным ужином она сказала, что не в отношениях и довольна своей жизнью.

At the family dinner she said she was single and content with her life.

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single belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

singleне в отношениях
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

single synonyms

Related words worth learning together

unpartnered
neutral term meaning without a partner; less common, used in contexts emphasizing lack of partnership
unattached
somewhat old-fashioned or slightly informal; can imply free to date
unmarried
formal/neutral term indicating not married (legal status)
available
implies being free or open to dating or a relationship
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🇬🇧en
unpartnered

neutral term meaning without a partner; less common, used in contexts emphasizing lack of partnership

A2Rarely

Many older adults are unpartnered but active socially.

U
🇬🇧en
unattached

somewhat old-fashioned or slightly informal; can imply free to date

A2Rarely

He's unattached and open to meeting new people.

U
🇬🇧en
unmarried

formal/neutral term indicating not married (legal status)

A2Often

He is unmarried but currently sees someone casually.

🇬🇧en

implies being free or open to dating or a relationship

A2Often

Is he single or available for dating?

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single meaning: what does it mean?

not in relationship

single pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

After the breakup, Maya chose to be single for a while. Translation: После расставания Майя решила какое‑то время оставаться не в отношениях.

Is single part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, single (не в отношениях) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is single part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, single (не в отношениях) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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