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single

single

Meaning of single

not in relationship

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British English/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
American English/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
Russian transcription[nʲe v ɐtnɐˈʂenʲə]
single
single - не в отношениях
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single with Russian translation

single usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После расставания Майя решила какое‑то время оставаться не в отношениях.

After the breakup, Maya chose to be single for a while.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

За семейным ужином она сказала, что не в отношениях и довольна своей жизнью.

At the family dinner she said she was single and content with her life.

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single belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

singleне в отношениях
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

single synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between single / unpartnered / unattached / unmarried / available

🇬🇧English
single

neutral term for not having a romantic partner

A2Very Often

I'm single at the moment, so I'm not in a relationship.

Я сейчас single, то есть не в отношениях.

U
🇬🇧English
unpartnered

neutral term meaning without a partner; less common, used in contexts emphasizing lack of partnership

A2Rarely

Many older adults are unpartnered but active socially.

Многие пожилые люди unpartnered, но ведут активную социальную жизнь.

U
🇬🇧English
unattached

somewhat old-fashioned or slightly informal; can imply free to date

A2Rarely

He's unattached and open to meeting new people.

Он unattached и открыт для новых знакомств.

U
🇬🇧English
unmarried

formal/neutral term indicating not married (legal status)

A2Often

He is unmarried but currently sees someone casually.

Он незамужний/неженат (unmarried), но сейчас кого‑то встречает.

🇬🇧English

implies being free or open to dating or a relationship

A2Often

Is he single or available for dating?

Он single или available для свиданий?

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How to pronounce single and what this word means

single translation: не в отношениях. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce single

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single translation

не в отношениях

single examples

After the breakup, Maya chose to be single for a while.

single transcription

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/, /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

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single meaning: what does it mean?

not in relationship

single pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

After the breakup, Maya chose to be single for a while. Translation: После расставания Майя решила какое‑то время оставаться не в отношениях.

Is single part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, single (не в отношениях) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is single part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, single (не в отношениях) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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