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опекун

guardian

Meaning of опекун

an adult who cares for a child

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Russian[ɐpʲɪˈkun]
guardian
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опекун with English translation

опекун usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Her guardian came to the parent meeting.

Её опекун пришёл на собрание для родителей.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The court appointed a guardian for the child.

Суд назначил ребёнку опекуна.

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опекун belongs to the topic "Top 5000, Identity and Personal Details". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

опекунguardian
ребёнокchild
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework
оценкаgrade
онлайнonline

опекун synonyms

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What's the difference between опекун

🇷🇺Russian
опекун

guardian — an adult who cares for a child

B1Often

Her guardian came to the parent meeting.

Её опекун пришёл на собрание для родителей.

О
🇷🇺Russian
опекун

a person who officially cares for a child or dependent

A1Very Often

After the parents died, the boy's uncle was appointed as his guardian.

После смерти родителей мальчика назначили опекуном его дядю.

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How to pronounce опекун and what this word means

опекун translation: guardian. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce опекун

[ɐpʲɪˈkun]

опекун translation

guardian

опекун examples

Her guardian came to the parent meeting.

опекун transcription

[ɐpʲɪˈkun]

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опекун meaning: what does it mean?

взрослый, который заботится о ребёнке и отвечает за него

опекун pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Her guardian came to the parent meeting. Translation: Её опекун пришёл на собрание для родителей.

Is опекун part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?

Yes, опекун (guardian) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is опекун part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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

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