Learning language
Translation language
noun · A2 · often · UK/US

secretary

secretary

Meaning of secretary

administrative assistant

Learn secretary with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

secretary fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ˈsɛkrətəri/
American English/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
Russian transcription[sʲɪkrʲɪˈtarʲ]
secretary
secretary - секретарь
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Professions"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

secretary with Russian translation

secretary usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Секретарь ответил на телефон и записал сообщения.

The secretary answered the phone and took messages.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Секретарь организовал расписание встреч.

The secretary organized the meeting schedule.

Learn by topic

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

secretaryсекретарь
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

secretary synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between secretary / executive assistant / receptionist / clerk / personal assistant / office manager

🇬🇧English
secretary

The primary term for an office worker who handles administrative tasks, correspondence and scheduling.

A2Very Often

The secretary organized the meeting and typed the minutes.

Секретарь организовал встречу и напечатал протокол.

E
🇬🇧English
executive assistant

A senior assistant who supports high-level executives with complex administrative, organisational and sometimes strategic tasks.

A2Often

The executive assistant prepared the board pack and coordinated the CEO’s meetings.

Исполнительный ассистент подготовил материалы для совета директоров и согласовал встречи директора.

🇬🇧English

A person who greets visitors, answers phones and performs front-desk duties; less focused on broader administrative work.

A2Often

The receptionist checked guests in and directed them to the meeting room.

Ресепшионист встретил гостей и проводил их в зал для встреч.

🇬🇧English

An office or records worker who performs clerical tasks such as filing, data entry and basic paperwork.

A2Often

The clerk filed the invoices and updated the records.

Клерк разложил счета по делам и обновил записи.

P
🇬🇧English
personal assistant

A person who provides dedicated support to an individual, often managing diaries, communications and personal tasks.

A2Often

Her personal assistant manages her calendar and travel arrangements.

Её личный помощник ведёт календарь и организует поездки.

🇬🇧English

A role focused on running the office, supervising staff, procurement and administrative systems; more managerial than a secretary.

A2Often

The office manager ordered supplies and organised the cleaning rota.

Менеджер офиса заказал канцтовары и организовал график уборки.

C
🇬🇧English
clerical worker

A general term for someone doing clerical or administrative tasks, often routine paperwork and filing.

A2Rarely

The clerical worker processed the mail and updated the database.

Канцелярский работник обработал почту и обновил базу данных.

🇬🇧English

Abbreviation for 'personal assistant'; denotes someone who supports an individual executive or manager directly.

A2Often

Her PA scheduled all her meetings and handled calls.

Её PA (личный помощник) назначал все встречи и принимал звонки.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for secretary

How to pronounce secretary and what this word means

secretary translation: секретарь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce secretary

/ˈsɛkrətəri/

secretary translation

секретарь

secretary examples

The secretary answered the phone and took messages.

secretary transcription

/ˈsɛkrətəri/, /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

secretary meaning: what does it mean?

administrative assistant

secretary pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The secretary answered the phone and took messages. Translation: Секретарь ответил на телефон и записал сообщения.

Is secretary part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, secretary (секретарь) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is secretary part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, secretary (секретарь) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn secretary in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.