свеча
candle
wax light source
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свеча with English translation
свеча usage examples
She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender.
Она поставила ароматическую свечу на обеденный стол, чтобы в комнате пахло лавандой.
Before the power cut they lit a candle and gathered to play board games.
Перед отключением электричества они зажгли свечу и собрались играть в настольные игры.
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свеча belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
свеча synonyms
What's the difference between свеча / свечка / парафиновая свеча / восковая свеча / соевая свеча / ароматическая свеча
basic neutral word — any wax light source
I lit a candle on the dark table.
Я зажёг свечу на тёмном столе.
diminutive, colloquial, often for small candles
Put a small candle on the cake.
Поставь свечку на торт.
specifies material — candle made of paraffin
A paraffin candle is cheaper but produces more smoke.
Парафиновая свеча дешевле, но дымит сильнее.
candle made of natural wax (often seen as higher quality)
A wax candle smells nicer and burns longer.
Восковая свеча пахнет приятнее и горит дольше.
candle made of soy wax — eco alternative
A soy candle burns for a long time and hardly smokes.
Соевая свеча долго горит и почти не коптит.
intended for scent and ambience, not just light
The scented candle filled the room with a vanilla scent.
Ароматическая свеча наполнила комнату ванильным запахом.
used in religious rites and services
Rows of church candles stood in the monastery.
В монастыре стояли ряды церковных свечей.
primarily used for decoration, not necessarily for lighting
A large decorative candle stood on the table.
На столе стояла большая декоративная свеча.
electronic imitation candle on batteries — a safe alternative
We put LED candles on the table — safe and pretty.
Мы поставили светодиодные свечи на стол — безопасно и красиво.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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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
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How to pronounce свеча and what this word means
свеча translation: candle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce свеча
[svʲet͡ˈɕa]
свеча translation
candle
свеча examples
She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender.
свеча transcription
[svʲet͡ˈɕa]
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Questions about this word
свеча meaning: what does it mean?
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свеча pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
свеча is pronounced as [svʲet͡ˈɕa]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
свеча definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She placed a scented candle on the dining table to make the room smell of lavender. Translation: Она поставила ароматическую свечу на обеденный стол, чтобы в комнате пахло лавандой.
Is свеча part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, свеча (candle) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is свеча part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, свеча (candle) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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