мачеха
stepmother
father’s new wife
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мачеха with English translation
мачеха usage examples
Her stepmother taught her how to knit a scarf.
Её мачеха научила её вязать шарф.
He called his stepmother to thank her for the gift.
Он позвонил своей мачехе, чтобы поблагодарить её за подарок.
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мачеха belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
мачеха synonyms
Related words worth learning together
informal calque from English; used in colloquial speech
literally 'second wife'; emphasizes the order of marriage, not the parental role
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How to pronounce мачеха and what this word means
мачеха means stepmother. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce мачеха
[mɐˈt͡ɕexə]
мачеха translation
stepmother
мачеха examples
Her stepmother taught her how to knit a scarf.
мачеха transcription
[mɐˈt͡ɕexə], степмазер
Questions about this word
мачеха meaning: what does it mean?
женщина, ставшая женой отца ребёнка
мачеха pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
мачеха is pronounced as [mɐˈt͡ɕexə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
мачеха definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her stepmother taught her how to knit a scarf. Translation: Её мачеха научила её вязать шарф.
Is мачеха part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, мачеха (stepmother) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is мачеха part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, мачеха (stepmother) 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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