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public with Russian translation
public usage examples
Эта площадь — общественное место для местных мероприятий.
This square is a public meeting place for local events.
Пожалуйста, пользуйтесь общественными тропинками, чтобы добраться до старых садов.
Please use the public footpaths to reach the old gardens.
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public belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
public synonyms
What's the difference between public / community / social / communal / municipal / open
Same basic word meaning relating to the community or available to everyone.
The museum is a public building.
Музей — общественное здание.
When used adjectivally (e.g., community centre) it means relating to the local group of people or neighbourhood.
They meet at the community centre every week.
Они встречаются в общественном центре каждую неделю.
Often means relating to society, interactions or welfare rather than simply public access.
They held a social event for new students.
Они провели социальное мероприятие для новых студентов.
Refers to shared ownership or use by a group or community rather than general public access.
They used the communal kitchen in the building.
Они пользовались общинной кухней в здании.
Pertains specifically to local government or city authority, not just the general public.
The municipal library is run by the city.
Муниципальная библиотека управляется городом.
Emphasises availability or lack of restriction; used in many contexts beyond public access.
The park is open all year.
Парк открыт круглый год.
Focuses on ease of access or ability for people (e.g., disabled access), not necessarily public ownership.
The museum is accessible by bus.
До музея удобно добираться на автобусе.
Relates to citizens, civic duties or city life; more formal and political than 'public'.
They took part in a civic ceremony at the town hall.
Они участвовали в гражданской церемонии в ратуше.
Refers to group action or shared ownership/decision-making; more about the group's nature than general public access.
They run the project as a collective.
Они проводят проект как коллектив.
Means financed by public (tax) money; focuses on funding source rather than access or community nature.
The museum is publicly funded.
Музей финансируется из государственных средств.
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How to pronounce public and what this word means
public translation: общественный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
public translation
общественный
public examples
This square is a public meeting place for local events.
public transcription
/ˈpʌblɪk/, /ˈpʌblɪk/
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Questions about this word
public meaning: what does it mean?
for everyone
public pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
public is pronounced as /ˈpʌblɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
public definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This square is a public meeting place for local events. Translation: Эта площадь — общественное место для местных мероприятий.
Is public part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, public (общественный) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is public part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, public (общественный) 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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