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очередь

queue

Meaning of очередь

waiting line

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Russian[ɐt͡ɕɪˈrʲedʲ]
Russianкью
queue
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очередь with English translation

очередь usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I joined the queue for the changing rooms .

Я встал в очередь в примерочную.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

There was a long queue at the coat sale, so I came back later.

На распродаже пальто была длинная очередь, поэтому я вернулся позже.

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очередь belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

очередьqueue
гостьguest
приветствиеgreeting
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers

очередь synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between очередь / ряд / линия / талон / очередность / список

🇷🇺Russian
очередь

The main term for a line of people or things waiting for their turn or service.

A2Very Often

We stood in the queue at the store.

Мы стояли в очереди в магазине.

🇷🇺Russian

Denotes a sequence of items or people placed side by side; can replace 'queue' when referring to a line.

A2Often

A row of people lined up in front of the entrance.

Перед входом выстроился ряд людей.

🇷🇺Russian

Often means a line or direction; used less commonly to mean a queue (e.g., 'line at the checkout').

A2Rarely

A long line formed at the checkout.

Перед кассой образовалась длинная линия.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
талон

A paper or electronic ticket/token that gives the right to wait for one's turn by number instead of standing in a physical line.

A2Often

At the clinic they gave a ticket and called people by number.

В поликлинике выдали талон и вызвали по номеру.

О
🇷🇺Russian
очередность

An abstract noun meaning the sequence or principle that determines who is next.

A2Rarely

The order of service is determined by the rules.

Очередность обслуживания определяется правилами.

🇷🇺Russian

A list of names or items; differs from a physical queue but can indicate a waiting order (waiting list).

A2Rarely

There were twenty people on the waiting list.

В списке ожидания стояло двадцать человек.

П
🇷🇺Russian
поток

A continuous flow of people or traffic; describes the intensity and direction of movement, not necessarily ordered like a queue.

A2Often

The flow of passengers at the station increased during rush hour.

Поток пассажиров на станции увеличился в час пик.

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How to pronounce очередь and what this word means

очередь translation: queue. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce очередь

[ɐt͡ɕɪˈrʲedʲ]

очередь translation

queue

очередь examples

I joined the queue for the changing rooms .

очередь transcription

[ɐt͡ɕɪˈrʲedʲ], кью

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Questions about this word

очередь meaning: what does it mean?

ряд людей, ожидающих своей очереди обслуживания

очередь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

I joined the queue for the changing rooms . Translation: Я встал в очередь в примерочную.

Is очередь part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, очередь (queue) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is очередь part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, очередь (queue) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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