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write

Meaning of write

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British English/ˈraɪt/
American English/ˈraɪt/
Russian transcription[pʲɪˈsatʲ]
write
write - писать
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🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он пишет короткое стихотворение каждый месяц и хранит их в папке.

He writes a short poem every month and keeps them in a folder.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я пишу записи в блог о своём хобби для небольшого онлайн‑сообщества eSVyy6xAp9pA7xamD5MA4N.

I write blog posts about my hobby for a small online community.

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write synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between write / jot down / pen / take down / type / note

🇬🇧English
write

General verb for producing text (by hand or digitally); neutral, basic term.

A1Very Often

I need to write a thank-you note.

Мне нужно написать благодарственное письмо.

J
🇬🇧English
jot down

Informal phrase meaning to write something quickly and briefly (often a reminder).

A2Often

I'll just jot down your number.

Я быстро запишу ваш номер.

P
🇬🇧English
pen

A somewhat literary/formal verb meaning to write (often suggesting authorship or style).

B2Rarely

She penned an article for the magazine.

Она написала (сочинила) статью для журнала.

🇬🇧English

To write information as it is spoken (take dictation) or to record notes during speech; context-specific.

B1Often

Can you take down the phone number for me?

Можете записать для меня этот номер телефона?

🇬🇧English

Specifies inputting text using a keyboard (computer/typewriter) rather than handwriting.

A2Very Often

Please type your name at the top of the form.

Пожалуйста, напечатайте своё имя вверху бланка.

🇬🇧English

To make a short written remark or reminder; typically brief and functional.

A2Often

Note the time of the appointment.

Запишите время приёма.

C
🇬🇧English
compose

To create or put together a text (often formal or creative); emphasizes planning and craft.

B2Rarely

He composed a long letter to his parents.

Он составил длинное письмо своим родителям.

🇬🇧English

To prepare a preliminary version of a written document; emphasizes an initial stage to be revised.

B1Often

I'll draft the report and send it to you for comments.

Я подготовлю черновик отчёта и пришлю вам на комментарии.

S
🇬🇧English
scribble

To write hastily and carelessly, often illegibly; emphasizes poor handwriting.

B1Rarely

He scribbled a note and left the room.

Он нацарапал записку и вышел из комнаты.

🇬🇧English

To capture information for future reference (may be written, audio, or digital); broader than just handwriting.

B1Very Often

We recorded the meeting minutes for the archive.

Мы записали протокол заседания для архива.

T
🇬🇧English
transcribe

To make a written copy of spoken words or to copy text exactly from one form to another; technical/precise.

B2Rarely

She transcribed the interview for the research team.

Она расшифровала интервью для исследовательской группы.

🇬🇧English

To reproduce text exactly or create a duplicate; emphasizes replication rather than original composition.

A2Very Often

Please copy the page and hand it out to the class.

Пожалуйста, скопируйте страницу и раздайте класс.

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How to pronounce write and what this word means

write translation: писать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce write

/ˈraɪt/

write translation

писать

write examples

He writes a short poem every month and keeps them in a folder.

write transcription

/ˈraɪt/, /ˈraɪt/

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He writes a short poem every month and keeps them in a folder. Translation: Он пишет короткое стихотворение каждый месяц и хранит их в папке.

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