stranger
stranger
unknown person
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stranger with Russian translation
stranger usage examples
Незнакомец оставил записку на моей машине, поблагодарив меня за помощь.
A stranger left a note on my car thanking me for the help.
Не давайте свой адрес незнакомцу в интернете.
Don't give your address to a stranger online.
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stranger belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stranger synonyms
What's the difference between stranger / foreigner / alien / outsider / passerby / bystander
a person you do not know
He is a stranger to me.
Он мне незнакомец.
a person from another country
The city attracts many foreigners.
Город привлекает много иностранцев.
can mean a non-citizen (legal term) or an extraterrestrial; often technical or strong in tone
The visa application listed him as an alien.
В заявлении на визу он указан как иностранец (alien).
He often felt like an outsider at the meetings.
Он часто чувствовал себя чужим на собраниях.
a person who is passing by (often on the street)
A passerby called for help.
Прохожий позвал на помощь.
a person present at an event who does not take part; often used about incidents
Bystanders watched the accident unfold.
Свидетели/наблюдатели наблюдали за происшествием.
The newcomer was welcomed by the team.
Новичка поприветствовала команда.
an unspecified or arbitrary person; emphasis on randomness rather than relationship
I asked a random person on the street for help.
Я попросил о помощи какого‑то случайного человека на улице.
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How to pronounce stranger and what this word means
stranger translation: незнакомец. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stranger
/ˈstreɪndʒə/
stranger translation
незнакомец
stranger examples
A stranger left a note on my car thanking me for the help.
stranger transcription
/ˈstreɪndʒə/, /ˈstreɪndʒɚ/
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Questions about this word
stranger meaning: what does it mean?
unknown person
stranger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stranger is pronounced as /ˈstreɪndʒə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stranger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A stranger left a note on my car thanking me for the help. Translation: Незнакомец оставил записку на моей машине, поблагодарив меня за помощь.
Is stranger part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, stranger (незнакомец) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stranger part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, stranger (незнакомец) 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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