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major in

major in

Meaning of major in

choose specialization

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British English/tə ˈmeɪdʒə ɪn/
American English/tu ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn/
Russian transcription[spʲɪtsɨəlʲɪzʲɪˈrovət͡sə v]
major in
major in - специализироваться в
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major in with Russian translation

major in usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мария планирует специализироваться в психологии в следующем году, потому что хочет понять, как думают люди.

Maria plans to major in psychology next year because she wants to understand how people think.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После школы Джеймс решил специализироваться в информатике, чтобы разрабатывать приложения.

After high school, James chose to major in computer science so he can design apps.

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major in belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

major inспециализироваться в
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

major in synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between major in / specialize in / declare a major in / study (a subject) / focus on / concentrate on

🇬🇧English
major in

Specifies a student's chosen main subject at college/university (US usage).

B1Very Often

She will major in computer science next year.

Она будет специализироваться в области компьютерных наук в следующем году.

🇬🇧English

Used for academic or professional specialization; broader than just undergraduate majors.

B1Often

He specializes in medieval literature at the university.

Он специализируется в средневековой литературе в университете.

D
🇬🇧English
declare a major in

Specifies the formal action of choosing/announcing a major; procedural US term.

B2Often

He declared a major in psychology after his sophomore year.

Он официально выбрал специальность по психологии после второго курса.

S
🇬🇧English
study (a subject)

General verb meaning to learn or take a subject; less specific about formal major/specialization.

B1Very Often

She's studying economics this semester.

Она изучает экономику в этом семестре.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes attention or emphasis on a subject or area rather than formal enrollment.

B1Often

Her research focuses on renewable energy policy.

Её исследования сосредоточены на политике в области возобновляемой энергии.

🇬🇧English

Like 'focus on', it stresses concentrating effort on a subject; not usually a formal academic label.

B1Often

He decided to concentrate on biochemistry in his final year.

Он решил сосредоточиться на биохимии в последнем году обучения.

P
🇬🇧English
pursue a degree in

Emphasizes working toward a degree in a subject; stresses the formal program/credential.

B2Often

They plan to pursue a degree in environmental science.

Они планируют получить степень в области экологических наук.

D
🇬🇧English
do a degree in

Common British informal way to say you're studying for a degree in a subject.

B2Often

He's doing a degree in mechanical engineering.

Он получает степень по машиностроению.

E
🇬🇧English
enroll in a program

Refers to registering or entering an academic program; focuses on admission/enrollment, not the major itself.

B2Often

She enrolled in a master's program in public health.

Она поступила в магистерскую программу по общественному здравоохранению.

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How to pronounce major in and what this word means

major in translation: специализироваться в. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce major in

/tə ˈmeɪdʒə ɪn/

major in translation

специализироваться в

major in examples

Maria plans to major in psychology next year because she wants to understand how people think.

major in transcription

/tə ˈmeɪdʒə ɪn/, /tu ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn/

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major in meaning: what does it mean?

choose specialization

major in pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

major in is pronounced as /tə ˈmeɪdʒə ɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Maria plans to major in psychology next year because she wants to understand how people think. Translation: Мария планирует специализироваться в психологии в следующем году, потому что хочет понять, как думают люди.

Is major in part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, major in (специализироваться в) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is major in part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, major in (специализироваться в) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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