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repair

repair

Meaning of repair

fixing work

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British English/ə rɪˈpeə/
American English/rɪˈpɛr/
Russian transcription[rʲɪˈmont]
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repair with Russian translation

repair usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Хозяин договорился о ремонте сломанного окна на сегодня после обеда.

The landlord arranged the repair for the broken window this afternoon.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Быстрый ремонт устранил протекающий кран.

A quick repair fixed the leaking tap.

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repair belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

repairремонт
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

repair synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between repair / renovation / refurbishment / remodeling / restoration / overhaul

🇬🇧English
repair

General, neutral term for the act or result of fixing something; identical to the headword.

B1Very Often

The repair of the boiler will be finished tomorrow.

Ремонт котла будет завершён завтра.

R
🇬🇧English
renovation

Implies updating or improving a building/space (often involves modernization), not only fixing faults.

B1Often

They hired a company for the kitchen renovation.

Они наняли фирму для ремонта/реновации кухни.

R
🇬🇧English
refurbishment

Updating, repairing and improving a building or room; commonly used for commercial/office projects.

B1Often

The office underwent refurbishment over the summer.

Офис прошёл реконструкцию/ремонт (refurbishment) летом.

R
🇬🇧English
remodeling

Changing the structure or layout of a space (e.g. removing walls); commonly used in US English.

B1Often

They're remodeling their bathroom to add a double sink.

Они перепланируют/переделывают ванную, чтобы установить двойную раковину.

R
🇬🇧English
restoration

Return something to its original or historic condition; often used for historic buildings, art or antiques.

B1Rarely

The restoration of the old theatre preserved its original façade.

Реставрация старого театра сохранила его первоначальный фасад.

O
🇬🇧English
overhaul

A thorough examination and major repairs or rebuilding (often of engines, systems or machinery).

B1Rarely

The aircraft engines underwent a complete overhaul.

Двигатели самолёта прошли капитальный ремонт/overhaul.

R
🇬🇧English
redecoration

Cosmetic interior work (painting, wallpapering, decorating); focuses on appearance rather than structural fixes.

B1Often

They plan a redecoration of the living room next month.

Они планируют косметический ремонт/покраску гостиной в следующем месяце.

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How to pronounce repair and what this word means

repair translation: ремонт. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce repair

/ə rɪˈpeə/

repair translation

ремонт

repair examples

The landlord arranged the repair for the broken window this afternoon.

repair transcription

/ə rɪˈpeə/, /rɪˈpɛr/

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Questions about this word

repair meaning: what does it mean?

fixing work

repair pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

repair is pronounced as /ə rɪˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

The landlord arranged the repair for the broken window this afternoon. Translation: Хозяин договорился о ремонте сломанного окна на сегодня после обеда.

Is repair part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, repair (ремонт) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is repair part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, repair (ремонт) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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