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key

key

Meaning of key

tool to open lock

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈkiː/
American English/ˈkiː/
Russian transcription[ˈklʲut͡ɕ]
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key with Russian translation

key usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она хранит ключ на ярком шнурке, чтобы не потерять его.

She keeps the key on a bright lanyard so she won't lose it.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я не могу найти ключ от задних ворот .

I can't find the key for the back gate .

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key belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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How to pronounce key and what this word means

key translation: ключ. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce key

/ˈkiː/

key translation

ключ

key examples

She keeps the key on a bright lanyard so she won't lose it.

key transcription

/ˈkiː/, /ˈkiː/

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key meaning: what does it mean?

tool to open lock

key pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

She keeps the key on a bright lanyard so she won't lose it. Translation: Она хранит ключ на ярком шнурке, чтобы не потерять его.

Is key part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, key (ключ) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is key part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, key (ключ) 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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