noun · B1 · often · UK/US

должность

position

Meaning of должность

job role

Learn должность with free cards in 30 seconds.

Проверить словарный запас

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1often

должность fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
RU[ˈdolʐnəsʲtʲ]
position
должность - position
карточки бесплатно
Учить бесплатноУчить 7 слов по теме «Interview and Resume»
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

должность with English translation

должность usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

He applied for the position of team leader.

Он подал заявление на должность руководителя команды.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

The position requires strong communication skills.

Для этой должности требуются хорошие коммуникативные навыки.

Learn by topic

должность belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

должностьposition
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework
отвечать на вопросыanswer questions
задавать вопросыask questions
письменный столdesk

должность synonyms

Related words worth learning together

пост
used in official/service contexts; emphasizes the position as a place in the hierarchy
позиция
can mean both a job and a stance; in HR contexts — a place or role, but often ambiguous
вакансия
refers to an open, hireable job (vacant post)
роль
emphasizes the person's function or place in a project/team, not necessarily an official job title
обязанности
list of tasks and duties associated with a job; part of a job description
Learn 5 related words for free
П
🇷🇺ru
пост

used in official/service contexts; emphasizes the position as a place in the hierarchy

B1Often
П
🇷🇺ru
позиция

can mean both a job and a stance; in HR contexts — a place or role, but often ambiguous

B1Very Often
🇷🇺ru

refers to an open, hireable job (vacant post)

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

emphasizes the person's function or place in a project/team, not necessarily an official job title

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

list of tasks and duties associated with a job; part of a job description

B1Very Often
Ф
🇷🇺ru
функции

implies tasks and role of a system or department; closer to duties than to the job title

B1Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for должность

How to pronounce должность and what this word means

должность means position. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce должность

[ˈdolʐnəsʲtʲ]

должность translation

position

должность examples

He applied for the position of team leader.

должность transcription

[ˈdolʐnəsʲtʲ]

Questions about this word

должность meaning: what does it mean?

определённая роль или место в организации

должность pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

He applied for the position of team leader. Translation: Он подал заявление на должность руководителя команды.

Is должность part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, должность (position) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is должность part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, должность (position) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn должность in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.