портфель
briefcase
a flat case for carrying documents and papers
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портфель with English translation
портфель usage examples
He put the contract in his briefcase.
Он положил контракт в свой портфель.
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портфель synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The main word for a document case with a handle; in this sense it matches "briefcase" closely.
A more general word: any bag, not only for documents; can be a handbag, travel bag, sports bag, etc.
A hard case or carrying case; it may hold documents, equipment, or tools.
A type of formal hard briefcase; now it sounds somewhat dated and is used less often.
A folder for papers: a thin cover or file for sheets; not the same as a briefcase.
An уточняющее expression: a briefcase specifically for documents and papers; close in meaning, but descriptive.
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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 портфель and what this word means
портфель means briefcase. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce портфель
[pərˈfʲelʲ]
портфель translation
briefcase
портфель examples
He put the contract in his briefcase.
портфель transcription
[pərˈfʲelʲ]
Questions about this word
портфель meaning: what does it mean?
плоская сумка для документов и бумаг
портфель pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
портфель is pronounced as [pərˈfʲelʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
портфель definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He put the contract in his briefcase. Translation: Он положил контракт в свой портфель.
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