skill
навык
ability to do something well
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skill with Russian translation
skill usage examples
Для освоения нового навыка требуется время и практика.
Learning a new skill takes time and practice.
У неё есть навык устранять простые бытовые проблемы.
She has a skill for fixing simple household problems.
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skill belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
skill synonyms
Related words worth learning together
a high level of skill or ability in a particular area
Her language proficiency is excellent.
The company has the technical know-how to build this product.
She has the ability to solve problems quickly.
She gained a lot of experience working abroad.
He demonstrated professional competence in the interview.
We consulted his expertise in cybersecurity.
She learned a new painting technique.
a natural tendency or talent for something, often innate
He has an aptitude for mathematics.
The device has the capability to process large datasets.
a very high level of skill or command over something
She showed complete mastery of the violin piece.
What’s the difference
How is skill different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
skill meaning: what does it mean?
ability to do something well
skill pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
skill is pronounced as /ə ˈskɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
skill definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Learning a new skill takes time and practice. Translation: Для освоения нового навыка требуется время и практика.
Is skill part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, skill (навык) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is skill part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, skill (навык) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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