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cupboard

cupboard

Meaning of cupboard

small cabinet

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British English/ˈkʌbəd/
American English/ˈkʌbərd/
Russian transcription[ˈʂkaf.t͡ɕɪk]
cupboard
cupboard - шкафчик
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cupboard with Russian translation

cupboard usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Коробки с хлопьями находятся в нижнем шкафчике рядом с чаем.

The cereal boxes are in the bottom cupboard next to the tea.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он залез в шкафчик и достал запасную кружку.

He reached into the cupboard and pulled out a spare mug.

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cupboard belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between cupboard / cabinet

🇬🇧English
cupboard

The general, neutral word for a small enclosed storage unit (a small cabinet).

A2Very Often

I keep plates in the cupboard.

Я храню тарелки в шкафчике.

🇬🇧English

Often overlaps with cupboard (especially for kitchen storage), but can be more formal and used for furniture or official bodies (the Cabinet).

A2Very Often

The kitchen cabinets are painted white.

Кухонные шкафы покрашены в белый цвет.

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How to pronounce cupboard and what this word means

cupboard translation: шкафчик. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cupboard

/ˈkʌbəd/

cupboard translation

шкафчик

cupboard examples

The cereal boxes are in the bottom cupboard next to the tea.

cupboard transcription

/ˈkʌbəd/, /ˈkʌbərd/

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cupboard meaning: what does it mean?

small cabinet

cupboard pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The cereal boxes are in the bottom cupboard next to the tea. Translation: Коробки с хлопьями находятся в нижнем шкафчике рядом с чаем.

Is cupboard part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, cupboard (шкафчик) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cupboard part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, cupboard (шкафчик) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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