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paper

paper

Meaning of paper

material for writing

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British English/ˈpeɪpə/
American English/ˈpeɪpɚ/
Russian transcription[buˈmaɡə]
paper
paper - бумага
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paper usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она сложила бумагу в маленький самолётик во время перемены.

She folded the paper into a small plane during the break.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В принтере закончилась бумага; не мог бы ты положить новую пачку?

We ran out of paper in the printer; can you refill it?

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paper belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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🇬🇧English
paper

the general material used for writing, printing and packaging

A1Very Often

I need some paper to print the form.

Мне нужна бумага, чтобы распечатать форму.

🇬🇧English

a formal or recorded text (may be on paper or digital), not just the material

A2Often

Please bring the travel documents.

Пожалуйста, принесите проездные документы.

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🇬🇧English
paperwork

collective term for forms and administrative papers rather than single sheets

A2Often

I have a lot of paperwork to complete for the move.

Мне нужно заполнить много бумажной работы для переезда.

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paper translation: бумага. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce paper

/ˈpeɪpə/

paper translation

бумага

paper examples

She folded the paper into a small plane during the break.

paper transcription

/ˈpeɪpə/, /ˈpeɪpɚ/

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paper meaning: what does it mean?

material for writing

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

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

She folded the paper into a small plane during the break. Translation: Она сложила бумагу в маленький самолётик во время перемены.

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