buffet
buffet
self-service meal
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buffet with Russian translation
buffet usage examples
Мы рано подошли к шведскому столу на завтрак, чтобы избежать толпы.
We went to the breakfast buffet early to avoid the crowds.
Шеф-повар обновлял шведский стол тёплыми блюдами каждый час.
The chef refreshed the buffet with warm dishes every hour.
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buffet belongs to the topic "At the Hotel". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
buffet synonyms
What's the difference between buffet / all-you-can-eat / carvery
The general term for a self-service meal where dishes are laid out for guests to serve themselves.
The hotel offers a buffet for breakfast.
В отеле предлагают шведский стол на завтрак.
Emphasizes unlimited food for a fixed price; often implemented as a buffet but can apply to other formats.
They run an all-you-can-eat special on Sundays.
По воскресеньям у них действует шведский стол по системе «ешь сколько хочешь».
A station where roasted meat is carved to order for guests; often served rather than fully self-service, common in the UK.
The hotel carvery serves roast beef and turkey.
В отеле карвери подают ростбиф и индейку, нарезая мясо при гостях.
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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 buffet and what this word means
buffet translation: шведский стол. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce buffet
/ˈbʌfeɪ/
buffet translation
шведский стол
buffet examples
We went to the breakfast buffet early to avoid the crowds.
buffet transcription
/ˈbʌfeɪ/, /ˈbʌfeɪ/
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buffet meaning: what does it mean?
self-service meal
buffet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
buffet is pronounced as /ˈbʌfeɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
buffet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We went to the breakfast buffet early to avoid the crowds. Translation: Мы рано подошли к шведскому столу на завтрак, чтобы избежать толпы.
Is buffet part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, buffet (шведский стол) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is buffet part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, buffet (шведский стол) 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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