семья
family
people related by blood
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семья with English translation
семья usage examples
We invited the whole family to the barbecue.
Мы пригласили всю семью на барбекю.
I call my family every Sunday evening.
Я звоню своей семье каждое воскресенье вечером.
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семья belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
семья synonyms
What's the difference between семья / родственники / семейство / домочадцы / близкие
The main word for a group of close relatives, often living together or connected by kinship.
I have a big family.
У меня большая семья.
People connected by kinship: not only close family members, but also more distant relatives.
All the relatives came for the holiday.
На праздник приехали все родственники.
Often used in a more bookish or formal way for a family group; also used for animals and plants.
This old family has lived in this house for many years.
Это старинное семейство живёт в этом доме много лет.
Everyone living in one house: the family and other household members.
In the evening all the household members gathered in the kitchen.
Вечером все домочадцы собрались на кухне.
People who are emotionally close: family, relatives, friends; broader than “family.”
I want to be near my loved ones.
Я хочу быть рядом с близкими.
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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 семья and what this word means
семья translation: family. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce семья
[sʲemˈja]
семья translation
family
семья examples
We invited the whole family to the barbecue.
семья transcription
[sʲemˈja], фэмили
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Questions about this word
семья meaning: what does it mean?
группа людей, связанных родством или близкими отношениями
семья pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
семья is pronounced as [sʲemˈja]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
семья definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We invited the whole family to the barbecue. Translation: Мы пригласили всю семью на барбекю.
Is семья part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, семья (family) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is семья part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, семья (family) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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