примерно
roughly
approximately, not exactly
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примерно with English translation
примерно usage examples
The bag weighs roughly five kilos.
Сумка весит примерно пять килограммов.
There were roughly 50 guests at the party.
На вечеринке было примерно 50 гостей.
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примерно synonyms
What's the difference between примерно / приблизительно / около / грубо говоря / ориентировочно
roughly — approximately, not exactly
The bag weighs roughly five kilos.
Сумка весит примерно пять килограммов.
The most general neutral meaning: not exact, only approximate.
We’ll arrive at roughly seven o’clock.
Мы придём примерно в семь часов.
Close to «примерно», but a bit more formal and precise-sounding.
The trip will take roughly two hours.
Поездка займет приблизительно два часа.
Indicates an approximate amount or value; often used with numbers.
There were roughly twenty people in line.
В очереди было около двадцати человек.
Not approximation of a number, but “roughly speaking,” meaning in a simplified, not fully exact way.
Roughly speaking, the project is ready, but it still needs checking.
Грубо говоря, проект уже готов, но ещё требует проверки.
Emphasizes that the value is preliminary and estimated, not exact.
The order will be ready roughly by Friday.
Заказ будет готов ориентировочно к пятнице.
Common in formal or written speech; usually means “on the order of,” “around that amount.”
The project needs roughly one million rubles invested in it.
В проект нужно вложить порядка миллиона рублей.
Means “by eye, without exact measurement,” more conversational and less neutral.
I estimated the distance roughly.
Я оценил расстояние на глаз.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce примерно and what this word means
примерно translation: roughly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce примерно
[prʲɪˈmʲernə]
примерно translation
roughly
примерно examples
The bag weighs roughly five kilos.
примерно transcription
[prʲɪˈmʲernə]
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примерно meaning: what does it mean?
приблизительно, без точного значения
примерно pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
примерно is pronounced as [prʲɪˈmʲernə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
примерно definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The bag weighs roughly five kilos. Translation: Сумка весит примерно пять килограммов.
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