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bucket list

bucket list

Meaning of bucket list

dream list

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British English/ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/
American English/ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/
Russian transcription[ˈspʲisək ʐɪˈlanʲɪj]
bucket list
bucket list - список желаний
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bucket list with Russian translation

bucket list usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Поход на вулкан в этом году в моём списке желаний.

Hiking the volcano is on my bucket list this year.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она вычеркнула один пункт из своего списка желаний после погружения на острове.

She checked one item off her bucket list after the island dive.

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bucket listсписок желаний
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

bucket list synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bucket list / things to do before you die / life goals / aspirations / dreams / long-term goals

🇬🇧English
bucket list

the standard idiom for a list of experiences or achievements one wants to do in life

A1Often

Climbing Kilimanjaro is on my bucket list.

Восхождение на Килиманджаро в моём списке желаний.

T
🇬🇧English
things to do before you die

a literal, descriptive phrase equivalent to the meaning of 'bucket list'

A2Often

Her list of things to do before you die includes swimming with dolphins.

В её списке дел, которые нужно сделать до смерти, есть плавание с дельфинами.

L
🇬🇧English
life goals

broad, long-term aims for one's life (career, family, personal development), not necessarily specific experiences

A2Often

One of my life goals is to become financially independent.

Одна из моих жизненных целей — обрести финансовую независимость.

A
🇬🇧English
aspirations

general hopes or ambitions, often used in a formal or reflective context

B1Often

Her aspirations include becoming a teacher and writing a book.

Её стремления включают стать учителем и написать книгу.

D
🇬🇧English
dreams

can mean deep hopes or fanciful imaginings; less concrete and actionable than a bucket list item

A1Very Often

Her dream is to travel the world and write about it.

Её мечта — объехать весь мир и писать об этом.

🇬🇧English

objectives set for the distant future; emphasizes planning and milestones rather than specific experiences

B1Often

Buying a house is one of our long-term goals.

Покупка дома — одна из наших долгосрочных целей.

A
🇬🇧English
ambitions

strong desires for success or achievement; often implies drive and competitiveness

B1Often

His ambitions drove him to study abroad and start his own company.

Его амбиции заставили его учиться за границей и открыть собственную компанию.

G
🇬🇧English
goals

general objectives or targets to achieve; broader and more action-oriented than a bucket list item

A1Very Often

Set clear goals for the next five years.

Поставь чёткие цели на ближайшие пять лет.

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bucket list translation: список желаний. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bucket list

/ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/

bucket list translation

список желаний

bucket list examples

Hiking the volcano is on my bucket list this year.

bucket list transcription

/ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/, /ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/

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bucket list meaning: what does it mean?

dream list

bucket list pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bucket list is pronounced as /ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Hiking the volcano is on my bucket list this year. Translation: Поход на вулкан в этом году в моём списке желаний.

Is bucket list part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, bucket list (список желаний) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bucket list part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, bucket list (список желаний) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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