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culture

culture

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British English/ˈkʌltʃə/
American English/ˈkʌltʃər/
Russian transcription[kʊlˈturə]
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culture with Russian translation

culture usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Книжный магазин продаёт книги, объясняющие культуру многих островов.

The bookshop sells titles that explain the culture of many islands.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Делиться едой дома — важная часть их культуры.

Sharing food at home is an important part of their culture.

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culture belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cultureкультура
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

culture synonyms

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What's the difference between culture / traditions / customs / civilization / heritage / lifestyle

🇬🇧English
culture

The general word for a group's arts, customs and way of life.

A1Very Often

We learn about a country's culture at school.

Мы изучаем культуру страны в школе.

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🇬🇧English
traditions

Specific customs and rituals passed down through generations.

A1Often

Christmas traditions include special meals and songs.

Рождественские традиции включают особые блюда и песни.

🇬🇧English

Customs are rules of behaviour and habits in a particular group.

A1Often

It is a custom to shake hands when you meet.

Существует обычай пожимать руку при встрече.

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🇬🇧English
civilization

A broader term referring to a society's historical and technological development.

A1Often

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted thousands of years.

Древнеегипетская цивилизация существовала тысячелетиями.

🇬🇧English

Heritage refers to objects or ideas inherited from the past (monuments, values).

A1Often

The city's heritage includes old buildings and museums.

Наследие города включает старые здания и музеи.

🇬🇧English

Lifestyle is people's daily habits and choices, a part of culture.

A1Often

Her healthy lifestyle includes walking every day.

Ее здоровый образ жизни включает ежедневные прогулки.

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How to pronounce culture and what this word means

culture translation: культура. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce culture

/ˈkʌltʃə/

culture translation

культура

culture examples

The bookshop sells titles that explain the culture of many islands.

culture transcription

/ˈkʌltʃə/, /ˈkʌltʃər/

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culture meaning: what does it mean?

shared beliefs

culture pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The bookshop sells titles that explain the culture of many islands. Translation: Книжный магазин продаёт книги, объясняющие культуру многих островов.

Is culture part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, culture (культура) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is culture part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, culture (культура) 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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