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зима

winter

Meaning of зима

coldest season

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Russian[zʲɪˈma]
winter
зима - winter
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зима with English translation

зима usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We often drink hot chocolate by the fire in winter.

Зима — время, когда мы часто пьем горячий шоколад у камина.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The winter forecast says it will be colder than usual next month.

По прогнозу зима будет холоднее, чем обычно .

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

зимаwinter
времена годаseasons of the year
веснаspring
начинатьсяbegin
заканчиватьсяend
температураtemperature
голубое небоblue sky

зима synonyms

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What's the difference between зима / мороз / холод / метель

🇷🇺Russian
зима

the coldest season of the year

A1Very Often

Winter is my favorite season.

Зима — моё любимое время года.

🇷🇺Russian

severe cold or freezing temperatures (frost)

A2Often

There is a severe frost today — minus twenty degrees.

Сегодня сильный мороз — минус двадцать.

🇷🇺Russian

general concept of low temperature or cold

A1Very Often

The cold went right through to the bones.

Холод пробирал до костей.

🇷🇺Russian

snowstorm or blizzard with heavy snow and wind

A2Often

There was a heavy blizzard at night; the roads were covered with snow.

Ночью была сильная метель, дороги занесло снегом.

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How to pronounce зима and what this word means

зима translation: winter. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce зима

[zʲɪˈma]

зима translation

winter

зима examples

We often drink hot chocolate by the fire in winter.

зима transcription

[zʲɪˈma]

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зима meaning: what does it mean?

самый холодный период года с морозами и снегом

зима pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

We often drink hot chocolate by the fire in winter. Translation: Зима — время, когда мы часто пьем горячий шоколад у камина.

Is зима part of Seasons vocabulary?

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

Is зима part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, зима (winter) 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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