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library

library

Meaning of library

place with books and study space

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British English/ˈlaɪbrəri/
American English/ə ˈlaɪbrɛri/
Russian transcription[bʲiblʲɪɐˈtʲekə]
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library with Russian translation

library usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Библиотека тихая рано утром, идеально подходит для учёбы.

The library is quiet in the early morning, perfect for studying.

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library belongs to the topic "School and University, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

libraryбиблиотека
childребёнок
guestгость
greetingприветствие
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа

library synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between library / reading room

🇬🇧English
library

General word for a place where books are kept, read, or lent.

A1Very Often

I go to the library to read books.

Я хожу в библиотеку читать книги.

R
🇬🇧English
reading room

A room (often inside a library) for quiet reading and studying; usually on-site use.

A1Often

I sat in the reading room to do my homework.

Я сидел в читальном зале, чтобы сделать домашнюю работу.

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How to pronounce library and what this word means

library translation: библиотека. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce library

/ˈlaɪbrəri/

library translation

библиотека

library examples

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday.

library transcription

/ˈlaɪbrəri/, /ə ˈlaɪbrɛri/

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library meaning: what does it mean?

place with books and study space

library pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

I borrowed the book from the library yesterday. Translation: Я взял книгу в библиотеке вчера.

Is library part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, library (библиотека) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is library part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, library (библиотека) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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