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local with Russian translation
local usage examples
Мы остановились в маленькой гостинице, которой владел местный житель.
We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people.
Местный рынок — лучшее место для покупки уникальных сувениров.
Local markets are the best place to buy unique souvenirs.
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local belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
local synonyms
What's the difference between local / domestic / native / regional / nearby / neighbouring
relating to a particular area, neighborhood, or community; belonging to a place
I prefer to eat at local restaurants when I travel.
Я предпочитаю есть в местных ресторанах, когда путешествую.
relating to the same country (internal) or to the home; can mean 'not international' or 'at home'
Domestic flights are usually cheaper than international ones.
Внутренние (домашние) рейсы обычно дешевле международных.
born in or originating from a particular place; emphasizes origin or native status
She is a native of this island.
Она коренная жительница этого острова.
relating to a larger area such as a region (broader than local/neighbourhood)
Regional cuisine varies across the country.
Региональная кухня различается по всей стране.
There is a park nearby where we can sit.
Тут рядом есть парк, где мы можем посидеть.
next to or bordering (often used of areas or countries); British spelling emphasises adjacency
We visited a neighbouring village last weekend.
Мы на прошлых выходных ездили в соседнюю деревню.
relating to a municipality or local government; more formal and administrative
The municipal council is responsible for local parks.
Муниципальный совет отвечает за местные парки.
originating naturally in a place; emphasizes original inhabitants or species of an area
Many indigenous communities have unique traditions.
У многих коренных общин есть уникальные традиции.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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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
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce local and what this word means
local translation: местный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce local
/ˈləʊkəl/
local translation
местный
local examples
We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people.
local transcription
/ˈləʊkəl/, /ˈloʊkəl/
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Questions about this word
local meaning: what does it mean?
from area
local pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
local is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
local definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people. Translation: Мы остановились в маленькой гостинице, которой владел местный житель.
Is local part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, local (местный) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is local part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, local (местный) 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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