the
определённый артикль
used for specific nouns
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the with Russian translation
the usage examples
The book on the table is mine.
В предложении «The book on the table is mine» 'the' — определённый артикль, обозначающий конкретную книгу.
She opened the window for fresh air.
Определённый артикль нужен перед словом window в этом предложении.
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The book on the table is mine.
This chair is comfortable.
That house is old.
These shoes are new.
Those trees are very tall.
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How is the different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между tough, chewy, leathery и stringy
Разница между tough, chewy, leathery и stringy: как описать жёсткое, упругое, пересушенное или волокнистое мясо и другую еду.
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.
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What does the mean?
used for specific nouns
How do you pronounce the?
the is pronounced as /ðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is the used in a sentence?
The book on the table is mine. Translation: В предложении «The book on the table is mine» 'the' — определённый артикль, обозначающий конкретную книгу.
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