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волна

wave

Meaning of волна

moving water surface

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Russian[vɐlˈna]
wave
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волна with English translation

волна usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A big wave knocked over our beach umbrella.

Большая волна перевернула наш пляжный зонт.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Surfers waited for the perfect wave at dawn.

Сёрферы ждали идеальную волну на рассвете.

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волна belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

волнаwave
времена годаseasons of the year
веснаspring
зимаwinter
начинатьсяbegin
заканчиватьсяend
температураtemperature

волна synonyms

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What's the difference between волна / прилив / волнение

🇷🇺Russian
волна

General word for moving water surface.

A1Very Often

A big wave rose at sea.

На море поднялась большая волна.

🇷🇺Russian

Rise and fall of water level at the coast (tide), not a single wave.

A1Often

During high tide the water reached the shore.

Во время прилива вода подошла к берегу.

🇷🇺Russian

Can mean small waves or general unrest of the sea; also emotions.

A1Often

There is strong agitation of the water on the river.

На реке сильное волнение воды.

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How to pronounce волна and what this word means

волна translation: wave. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce волна

[vɐlˈna]

волна translation

wave

волна examples

A big wave knocked over our beach umbrella.

волна transcription

[vɐlˈna]

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волна meaning: what does it mean?

колебание поверхности воды, перемещающееся вдоль

волна pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

A big wave knocked over our beach umbrella. Translation: Большая волна перевернула наш пляжный зонт.

Is волна part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, волна (wave) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is волна part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, волна (wave) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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