устный
verbal
spoken rather than written
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устный with English translation
устный usage examples
We only had a verbal promise, not a contract.
У нас было только устное обещание, а не договор.
She gave a verbal warning to the driver.
Она устно предупредила водителя.
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устный synonyms
What's the difference between устный / словесный / вербальный
verbal — spoken rather than written
We only had a verbal promise, not a contract.
У нас было только устное обещание, а не договор.
spoken or given by mouth, not in writing
We had an oral English exam.
У нас был устный экзамен по английскому.
related to words or verbal expression; often more bookish
It was a verbal explanation, without written materials.
Это было словесное объяснение, без письменных материалов.
bookish word meaning 'expressed in words'; often used in formal or academic speech
Verbal communication is important when working with clients.
Вербальное общение важно в работе с клиентами.
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How to pronounce устный and what this word means
устный translation: verbal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce устный
[ˈusnɨj]
устный translation
verbal
устный examples
We only had a verbal promise, not a contract.
устный transcription
[ˈusnɨj]
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Questions about this word
устный meaning: what does it mean?
произнесённый вслух, а не написанный
устный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
устный is pronounced as [ˈusnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
устный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We only had a verbal promise, not a contract. Translation: У нас было только устное обещание, а не договор.
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