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clerk

clerk

Meaning of clerk

shop assistant

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British English/ˈklɑːk/
American English/ˈklɝk/
Russian transcription[prədɐˈvʲets-kən.sʊlˈtant]
clerk
clerk - продавец-консультант
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clerk with Russian translation

clerk usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Продавец-консультант посоветовал меньший размер, и он подошёл идеально.

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Если нужен другой цвет, попросите продавца-консультанта проверить запас на складе.

If you need a different colour, ask the clerk to check the back room.

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clerk belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clerkпродавец-консультант
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

clerk synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clerk / shop assistant / sales associate / sales consultant / retail assistant / customer service representative

🇬🇧English
clerk

General term for a worker in a store or office; in retail, an employee who helps customers and handles basic tasks.

B1Often

The clerk helped me find my size.

Продавец-консультант помог мне найти мой размер.

🇬🇧English

A retail worker who assists customers in a shop; common term for in-person sales help.

B1Often

The shop assistant recommended a dress that suited me.

Продавец-консультант порекомендовал мне платье.

S
🇬🇧English
sales associate

US term for a retail salesperson; often used in chain stores and job ads.

B1Very Often

A sales associate helped me try on the jacket.

Продавец-консультант помог мне примерить куртку.

S
🇬🇧English
sales consultant

A sales role with emphasis on advising customers and closing sales; often used for specialised or higher-value goods.

B1Often

The sales consultant explained the financing options for the sofa.

Продавец-консультант объяснил варианты финансирования для дивана.

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🇬🇧English
retail assistant

General term for a retail worker who may do sales, stocking and customer service.

B1Often

As a retail assistant, she restocked items and served customers.

Как работник розничной торговли, она пополняла запасы и обслуживала покупателей.

C
🇬🇧English
customer service representative

Person who handles customer inquiries, complaints and support; role centres on service rather than direct sales.

B1Often

The customer service representative helped me arrange a return.

Специалист по обслуживанию клиентов помог мне оформить возврат.

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How to pronounce clerk and what this word means

clerk translation: продавец-консультант. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clerk

/ˈklɑːk/

clerk translation

продавец-консультант

clerk examples

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly.

clerk transcription

/ˈklɑːk/, /ˈklɝk/

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clerk meaning: what does it mean?

shop assistant

clerk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The clerk recommended a smaller size and it fit perfectly. Translation: Продавец-консультант посоветовал меньший размер, и он подошёл идеально.

Is clerk part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, clerk (продавец-консультант) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clerk part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, clerk (продавец-консультант) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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