сначала
at first
at beginning
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сначала with English translation
сначала usage examples
At first the app seemed confusing, but it is easy now.
Сначала приложение казалось запутанным, но теперь оно простое.
At first I studied alone, then I joined a class.
Сначала я учился сам, потом записался на курс.
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сначала belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
сначала synonyms
Related words worth learning together
variant of "сначала", more common in written style
colloquial variant similar to "сначала", often emphasizes sequence
emphasizes an initial temporary situation that often changes later
more formal; emphasizes the original plan, state, or intention
colloquial phrase suggesting a first step or temporary start
used with a noun: "at the beginning of the week", sometimes as "at first"
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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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How to pronounce сначала and what this word means
сначала means at first. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сначала
[snɐˈt͡ɕalə]
сначала translation
at first
сначала examples
At first the app seemed confusing, but it is easy now.
сначала transcription
[snɐˈt͡ɕalə], эт фёрст
Questions about this word
сначала meaning: what does it mean?
в начале чего-либо, прежде чем что-то изменится
сначала pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сначала is pronounced as [snɐˈt͡ɕalə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сначала definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At first the app seemed confusing, but it is easy now. Translation: Сначала приложение казалось запутанным, но теперь оно простое.
Is сначала part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, сначала (at first) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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