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school bag

school bag

Meaning of school bag

bag for school items

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British English/ˈskuːl bæg/
American English/ˈskuːl bæɡ/
Russian transcription[ˈʂkolnəjə ˈsumkə]
school bag
school bag - школьная сумка
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school bag with Russian translation

school bag usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Положи книги и ланчбокс в школьную сумку.

Put your books and lunchbox in your school bag.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его школьная сумка тяжёлая, потому что он носит много учебников.

His school bag is heavy because he carries many textbooks.

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school bag belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

school bagшкольная сумка
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

school bag synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between school bag / backpack / rucksack / satchel / messenger bag / knapsack

🇬🇧English
school bag

Exact primary term for a bag used by schoolchildren.

A1Very Often

She packed her lunch into her school bag before leaving.

Она положила обед в свою школьную сумку перед выходом.

🇬🇧English

A two-strap bag worn on the back; widely used by students and travelers.

A1Very Often

He carries his textbooks in a sturdy backpack.

Он носит учебники в прочном рюкзаке.

🇬🇧English

Essentially a backpack; the term 'rucksack' is common in UK and outdoors contexts.

A2Often

She put her laptop in her rucksack before the trip.

Она положила ноутбук в рюкзак перед поездкой.

S
🇬🇧English
satchel

A flat bag with a flap and strap; evokes a traditional, classic school look.

B1Rarely

The school uniform included a brown leather satchel.

Школьная форма включала коричневую кожаную сумку-портфель.

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🇬🇧English
messenger bag

A shoulder bag with a flap, popular with bike messengers and students; more urban/adult.

B1Often

He slung his messenger bag over his shoulder and rushed out.

Он перекинул сумку через плечо и поспешил выйти.

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🇬🇧English
knapsack

Older or literary term for a backpack; feels archaic or specialized.

B2Rarely

The traveller slung a knapsack over his shoulder.

Путник накинул за плечо ранец (старое слово: 'knapsack').

🇬🇧English

A bag carried on one shoulder; general-purpose and not specifically for school.

A2Often

She carried her tablet in a small shoulder bag.

Она носила планшет в небольшой сумке через плечо.

🇬🇧English

An open-top bag with parallel handles; casual and multipurpose, not specific to school.

A2Often

She carried her gym clothes in a canvas tote bag.

Она носила спортивную одежду в холщовой сумке-тоут.

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school bag translation: школьная сумка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce school bag

/ˈskuːl bæg/

school bag translation

школьная сумка

school bag examples

Put your books and lunchbox in your school bag.

school bag transcription

/ˈskuːl bæg/, /ˈskuːl bæɡ/

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school bag meaning: what does it mean?

bag for school items

school bag pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

school bag is pronounced as /ˈskuːl bæg/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Put your books and lunchbox in your school bag. Translation: Положи книги и ланчбокс в школьную сумку.

Is school bag part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, school bag (школьная сумка) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is school bag part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, school bag (школьная сумка) 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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