DIY
DIY
making things yourself
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DIY with Russian translation
DIY usage examples
Она освоила основы «сделай сам» и повесила новые полки в прихожей.
She learned basic DIY techniques and put up new shelves in the hallway.
Они читают блоги про «сделай сам» в поисках идей перед началом домашнего ремонта.
They follow DIY blogs for ideas before starting a home improvement project.
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DIY belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
DIY synonyms
What's the difference between DIY / homemade / handmade / crafts / home improvement / renovation
Same abbreviation; informal label for do-it-yourself activities or products
I fixed the shelf myself — it was a DIY project.
Я починил полку сам — это был проект DIY.
Made at home (often used for food or goods); doesn't always imply a DIY project
She served homemade jam at the brunch.
Она подала на бранче домашнее варенье.
Made by hand; emphasizes manual craft rather than being mass-produced
She sells handmade scarves at the market.
Она продаёт вязаные вручную шарфы на рынке.
Activities involving making things by hand; often used for hobby or educational contexts
The fair features local crafts and handmade jewellery.
На ярмарке представлены местные ремёсла и ручные украшения.
Work to improve or upgrade a home; can be DIY but often larger-scale and may involve professionals
Home improvement shows inspire many DIYers.
Шоу об улучшении дома вдохновляют многих энтузиастов сделай сам.
The process of improving or restoring a building or room; often larger in scale and may be professional
They planned a kitchen renovation for next spring.
Они запланировали ремонт кухни на следующую весну.
Assembly by the end user from parts or a kit (e.g., furniture); emphasizes kit-based construction rather than creating from raw materials
The table is sold as self-assembly; it comes with instructions.
Стол продаётся в комплекте для самосборки; в комплекте есть инструкция.
Reusing discarded objects to create products of higher value or quality; specific sustainability-oriented DIY approach
She practices upcycling, turning old pallets into benches.
Она занимается апсайклингом, превращая старые поддоны в скамейки.
Work done by hand; often refers to the finished product and has a slightly old-fashioned tone
Her handiwork decorated the entire room.
Её ручная работа украшала всю комнату.
A leisure activity done for pleasure; DIY can be a hobby but hobby is broader
Woodworking is his favourite hobby.
Столярка — его любимое хобби.
A person who designs or builds things, often combining DIY, electronics, and craft skills; focuses on the agent
As a maker, she prototypes gadgets in her garage.
Будучи мейкером, она прототипирует устройства в своём гараже.
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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
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How to pronounce DIY and what this word means
DIY translation: сделай сам. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce DIY
/ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/
DIY translation
сделай сам
DIY examples
She learned basic DIY techniques and put up new shelves in the hallway.
DIY transcription
/ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/, /ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/
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Questions about this word
DIY meaning: what does it mean?
making things yourself
DIY pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
DIY is pronounced as /ˌdiː.aɪˈwaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
DIY definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She learned basic DIY techniques and put up new shelves in the hallway. Translation: Она освоила основы «сделай сам» и повесила новые полки в прихожей.
Is DIY part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, DIY (сделай сам) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is DIY part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, DIY (сделай сам) 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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