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stationery

stationery

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British English/ˈsteɪʃənəri/
American English/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/
Russian transcription[kəntsɪˈlarʲɪjə]
stationery
stationery - канцелярия
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stationery with Russian translation

stationery usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужно больше канцелярии: ручки, блокноты и конверты.

We need more stationery: pens, notepads and envelopes.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В офисе сделали запас канцелярии для новых сотрудников.

The office ordered stationery for the new hires.

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

stationeryканцелярия
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

stationery synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between stationery / letterhead / writing paper / envelopes / notepads / pens

🇬🇧English
stationery

General term for paper goods and writing materials used for letters, office work and correspondence.

A2Very Often

I need to buy some stationery — envelopes and writing paper.

Мне нужно купить канцелярии — конвертов и писчей бумаги.

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🇬🇧English
letterhead

Company or organization's printed heading on paper — a specific type of stationery used for correspondence.

A2Often

Please print the contract on company letterhead.

Пожалуйста, распечатайте контракт на фирменном бланке.

W
🇬🇧English
writing paper

Paper intended for writing letters or documents — a specific subset of stationery.

A2Often

She bought good-quality writing paper for her letters.

Она купила хорошую писчую бумагу для своих писем.

E
🇬🇧English
envelopes

Paper covers for letters — a concrete stationery item used for mailing and storage of documents.

A2Very Often

Don't forget to put the letter in the envelope.

Не забудь положить письмо в конверт.

N
🇬🇧English
notepads

Small pads of paper for taking notes — a common stationery item for quick notes and memos.

A2Often

He keeps a notepad on his desk for reminders.

У него на столе лежит блокнот для напоминаний.

P
🇬🇧English
pens

Writing instruments (ballpoint, fountain, etc.) — a common subset of stationery used for writing.

A2Very Often

Do you have a pen I can borrow?

У тебя есть ручка, которую я могу одолжить?

P
🇬🇧English
pencils

Writing and drawing implements made of wood/graphite — a common stationery item, especially in schools.

A2Very Often

She sharpened her pencil before starting the test.

Она заточила карандаш перед началом теста.

G
🇬🇧English
greeting cards

Cards for birthdays/holidays — a specific product often sold in stationery sections but focused on greetings rather than writing supplies.

A2Often

She bought some greeting cards for the holidays.

Она купила несколько открыток к праздникам.

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stationery translation: канцелярия. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce stationery

/ˈsteɪʃənəri/

stationery translation

канцелярия

stationery examples

We need more stationery: pens, notepads and envelopes.

stationery transcription

/ˈsteɪʃənəri/, /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

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stationery meaning: what does it mean?

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

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

We need more stationery: pens, notepads and envelopes. Translation: Нам нужно больше канцелярии: ручки, блокноты и конверты.

Is stationery part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, stationery (канцелярия) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is stationery part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, stationery (канцелярия) 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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