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fake with Russian translation
fake usage examples
Я заметил поддельный ярлык внутри куртки и вернул её в тот же день.
I noticed a fake label inside the jacket and returned it the same day.
Меня предупреждали о поддельных солнцезащитных очках, продаваемых на рынке.
They warned me about fake sunglasses being sold at the market stall.
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fake belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
fake synonyms
What's the difference between fake / knockoff / imitation / faux / forged / replica
General neutral term for something not genuine or intended to deceive.
She returned the fake handbag to the shop.
Она вернула поддельную сумку в магазин.
Informal; cheap or illegal copy of a branded product sold as a substitute.
I bought a knockoff watch at the market.
Я купил на рынке поддельные (дешёвые копии) часы.
General term for something made to look like something else; neutral or negative by context.
She bought an imitation leather jacket.
Она купила куртку из кожзаменителя (имитации кожи).
From French; used stylishly in fashion/interior contexts to mean artificial or imitation.
She wore a coat with faux fur trim.
Она носила пальто с отделкой из искусственного меха (faux fur).
Usually used for documents, signatures or art; emphasizes deliberate falsification to deceive.
The signature on the contract was forged.
Подпись в контракте была подделана.
A precise copy of an original object; often neutral, may be legitimate (e.g., museum replica).
The museum sold replicas of the ancient vase.
Музей продавал реплики древней вазы.
Formal/academic; denotes something false or not genuine, often used for arguments or data.
The study was dismissed because of spurious results.
Исследование было отклонено из‑за недостоверных (вымышленных) результатов.
Has legal connotations; describes actions or items related to fraud or deliberate deception.
They were arrested for fraudulent business practices.
Их арестовали за мошенническую деловую практику.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce fake and what this word means
fake translation: поддельный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce fake
/ˈfeɪk/
fake translation
поддельный
fake examples
I noticed a fake label inside the jacket and returned it the same day.
fake transcription
/ˈfeɪk/, /ˈfeɪk/
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Questions about this word
fake meaning: what does it mean?
not authentic
fake pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
fake is pronounced as /ˈfeɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
fake definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I noticed a fake label inside the jacket and returned it the same day. Translation: Я заметил поддельный ярлык внутри куртки и вернул её в тот же день.
Is fake part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?
Yes, fake (поддельный) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is fake part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, fake (поддельный) 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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