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bookshelf

bookshelf

Meaning of bookshelf

book storage furniture

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British English/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/
American English/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/
Russian transcription[ˈknʲiʐnəjə ˈpolkə]
bookshelf
bookshelf - книжная полка
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bookshelf with Russian translation

bookshelf usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Новая книжная полка идеально вписалась между окном и дверью.

The new bookshelf fits perfectly between the window and the door.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Каждую субботу он вытирает пыль с верхней части книжной полки.

He dusted the top shelf of the bookshelf every Saturday.

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bookshelf belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bookshelfкнижная полка
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dustпыль
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What's the difference between bookshelf / shelf

🇬🇧English
bookshelf

Identical in meaning — a piece of furniture for storing books.

A1Very Often

I put the new novels on the bookshelf in the living room.

Я поставил новые романы на книжную полку в гостиной.

🇬🇧English

Broader term — any flat horizontal surface for storage; not necessarily for books.

A1Very Often

Put the vase on the shelf, not the books.

Поставь вазу на полку, а не книги.

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bookshelf translation: книжная полка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bookshelf

/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/

bookshelf translation

книжная полка

bookshelf examples

The new bookshelf fits perfectly between the window and the door.

bookshelf transcription

/ˈbʊkʃɛlf/, /ˈbʊkʃɛlf/

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bookshelf meaning: what does it mean?

book storage furniture

bookshelf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bookshelf is pronounced as /ˈbʊkʃɛlf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

The new bookshelf fits perfectly between the window and the door. Translation: Новая книжная полка идеально вписалась между окном и дверью.

Is bookshelf part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, bookshelf (книжная полка) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bookshelf part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, bookshelf (книжная полка) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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