Vacuum - translation, pronunciation and examples
vacuum
clean with suction
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When to use vacuum
Ему нужно пропылесосить коврик, потому что в нём много песка.
Обычно мне приходится пылесосить два раза в неделю, чтобы убрать пыль.
vacuum usage examples
Ему нужно пропылесосить коврик, потому что в нём много песка.
He needs to vacuum the rug because it's full of sand.
Обычно мне приходится пылесосить два раза в неделю, чтобы убрать пыль.
I usually vacuum twice a week to keep the dust away.
Similar words
The standard neutral verb meaning to remove dust/dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
To wash or deep-clean a carpet or upholstery with shampoo/cleaning solution — different method than vacuuming.
To clean using steam equipment, typically for carpets/upholstery — an intensive cleaning method distinct from vacuuming.
To clean a specific stain or small area rather than the whole surface — more targeted than vacuuming.
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vacuum belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
vacuum synonyms
What's the difference between vacuum / shampoo / steam-clean / spot-clean
The standard neutral verb meaning to remove dust/dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
I need to vacuum the living room before guests arrive.
Мне нужно пропылесосить гостиную перед приходом гостей.
To wash or deep-clean a carpet or upholstery with shampoo/cleaning solution — different method than vacuuming.
They shampooed the living room carpet to remove the wine stain.
Они пропылесосили ковёр моющим шампунем, чтобы убрать пятно от вина.
To clean using steam equipment, typically for carpets/upholstery — an intensive cleaning method distinct from vacuuming.
We had the sofa steam-cleaned last week.
На прошлой неделе диван почистили паром.
To clean a specific stain or small area rather than the whole surface — more targeted than vacuuming.
Spot-clean the red wine stain with a cloth and cleaner.
Локально очистите пятно от красного вина тряпкой и чистящим средством.
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How to pronounce vacuum and what this word means
vacuum translation: пылесосить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce vacuum
/tu ˈvækjuːm/
vacuum translation
пылесосить
vacuum examples
He needs to vacuum the rug because it's full of sand.
vacuum transcription
/tu ˈvækjuːm/, /ˈvækjəm/
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Questions about this word
vacuum meaning: what does it mean?
clean with suction
vacuum pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
vacuum is pronounced as /tu ˈvækjuːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
vacuum definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He needs to vacuum the rug because it's full of sand. Translation: Ему нужно пропылесосить коврик, потому что в нём много песка.
Is vacuum part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, vacuum (пылесосить) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is vacuum part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, vacuum (пылесосить) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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