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восток

east

Meaning of восток

the direction where the sun rises

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Russian[vɐˈstok]
east
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восток with English translation

восток usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The sun rises in the east.

Солнце встаёт на востоке.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Turn east at the next crossroads.

Поверните на восток на следующем перекрёстке.

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восток belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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восток synonyms

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What's the difference between восток / восточный / восточнее / к востоку / на востоке

🇷🇺Russian
восток

east — the direction where the sun rises

A1Often

The sun rises in the east.

Солнце встаёт на востоке.

В
🇷🇺Russian
восток

The basic word for the cardinal direction and orientation.

A2Very Often

The sun rises in the east.

Солнце встаёт на востоке.

В
🇷🇺Russian
восточный

Means 'related to the east'; it is an adjective, not the direction itself.

A2Often

The east wind was cold.

Восточный ветер был холодным.

В
🇷🇺Russian
восточнее

Comparative form: 'more to the east' or 'further east'.

A2Often

This city is located east of Moscow.

Этот город находится восточнее Москвы.

К
🇷🇺Russian
к востоку

Shows movement in the direction of the east: 'towards the east'.

A2Often

We went to the east of the city.

Мы пошли к востоку от города.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
на востоке

Indicates location: 'in the east' or 'on the eastern side'.

A2Very Often

There are many mountains in the east of the country.

На востоке страны много гор.

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How to pronounce восток and what this word means

восток translation: east. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce восток

[vɐˈstok]

восток translation

east

восток examples

The sun rises in the east.

восток transcription

[vɐˈstok]

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восток meaning: what does it mean?

Сторона света, где восходит солнце.

восток pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

восток is pronounced as [vɐˈstok]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

восток definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The sun rises in the east. Translation: Солнце встаёт на востоке.

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