pupil
pupil
school student
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pupil with Russian translation
pupil usage examples
Ученик поднял руку, чтобы ответить на вопрос в классе.
The pupil raised their hand to answer the question in class.
Школа относится к каждому ученику с уважением и заботой.
The school treats each pupil with respect and care.
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pupil belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pupil synonyms
What's the difference between pupil / student / schoolchild / learner / schoolboy / schoolgirl
Same word: a school student; especially common in British English for children at school.
The pupil answered the teacher's question.
Ученик ответил на вопрос учителя.
More general than 'pupil'; can mean someone in school or university; in US English often used where Brits say 'pupil'.
She is a student at the local university.
Она студентка местного университета.
A child who attends school; emphasizes that the learner is a child of school age.
The schoolchildren walked home together after class.
Школьники шли домой вместе после уроков.
A general term for anyone who is learning; not specific to schools or age groups.
As a learner of English, she practices every day.
Как изучающая (learner) английский, она практикуется каждый день.
A male child who attends school; explicitly male and child-focused.
The schoolboy forgot his homework.
Мальчик-школьник забыл домашнее задание.
A female child who attends school; explicitly female and child-focused.
The schoolgirl raised her hand to ask a question.
Школьница подняла руку, чтобы задать вопрос.
A person learning a trade by working under a skilled professional; implies vocational, on-the-job training.
He started as an apprentice at the carpentry workshop.
Он начал как ученик (подмастерье) в столярной мастерской.
Someone undergoing training, typically on the job or in a professional context; adult-oriented.
The trainee spent two weeks learning the new software.
Стажёр (тrainee) две недели изучал новую программу.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce pupil and what this word means
pupil translation: ученик. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pupil
/ə ˈpjuːpəl/
pupil translation
ученик
pupil examples
The pupil raised their hand to answer the question in class.
pupil transcription
/ə ˈpjuːpəl/, /ˈpjuːpəl/
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Questions about this word
pupil meaning: what does it mean?
school student
pupil pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pupil is pronounced as /ə ˈpjuːpəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pupil definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The pupil raised their hand to answer the question in class. Translation: Ученик поднял руку, чтобы ответить на вопрос в классе.
Is pupil part of Head and Face vocabulary?
Yes, pupil (ученик) can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pupil part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, pupil (ученик) 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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