потеря
loss
the act of no longer having something
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потеря with English translation
потеря usage examples
The loss of power stopped the train.
Потеря электричества остановила поезд.
She still feels the loss of her old home.
Она до сих пор чувствует потерю своего старого дома.
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потеря synonyms
What's the difference between потеря / утрата / пропажа / потеряность / урон / убыток
General word for no longer having something or someone.
Losing the keys was very unpleasant.
Потеря ключей была очень неприятной.
More formal and bookish, often used for people, values, feelings, or important things.
The loss of a loved one is a hard trial.
Утрата близкого человека — тяжелое испытание.
Something that has disappeared or been lost and has not been found yet; often used for things.
The missing passport caused many problems.
Пропажа паспорта вызвала много проблем.
A very rare and unusual word; usually not used in everyday speech with the meaning of “loss.”
This word is almost never used in this meaning.
Это слово почти не употребляется в таком значении.
Means not the loss itself, but the damage or harm caused.
The fire caused great damage to the building.
Пожар нанес большой урон зданию.
A financial loss, when there is less money than before; often used in business.
The company made a loss this year.
Компания понесла убыток в этом году.
Smoking is harmful to health.
Курение приносит вред здоровью.
Damage or losses caused by something; often used in formal speech.
The disaster caused damage to many houses.
Стихия нанесла ущерб многим домам.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce потеря and what this word means
потеря translation: loss. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce потеря
[pɐˈtʲerʲə]
потеря translation
loss
потеря examples
The loss of power stopped the train.
потеря transcription
[pɐˈtʲerʲə]
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потеря is pronounced as [pɐˈtʲerʲə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
потеря definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The loss of power stopped the train. Translation: Потеря электричества остановила поезд.
Is потеря part of Advertising vocabulary?
Yes, потеря (loss) can be learned in the Advertising topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is потеря part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, потеря (loss) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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