surname
surname
a family name
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surname with Russian translation
surname usage examples
Его фамилию легко произнести по буквам.
His surname is easy to spell.
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surname belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
surname synonyms
What's the difference between surname / family name / last name / maiden name
фамилия — a family name
I wrote my surname at the top.
Я написал свою фамилию вверху.
the family name shared by members of a family
Please write your surname in block letters.
Пожалуйста, напишите свою фамилию печатными буквами.
a neutral everyday way to say surname, especially clear and easy to understand
What is your family name?
Какая у вас фамилия?
the family name placed last in English full names; common in everyday US usage
Enter your last name and first name.
Введите вашу фамилию и имя.
a woman's family name before marriage
Her maiden name was Smith.
Её девичья фамилия была Смит.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce surname and what this word means
surname translation: фамилия. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce surname
/ˈsɜːneɪm/
surname translation
фамилия
surname examples
I wrote my surname at the top.
surname transcription
/ˈsɜːneɪm/, /ˈsɝːneɪm/
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Questions about this word
surname meaning: what does it mean?
a family name
surname pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
surname is pronounced as /ˈsɜːneɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
surname definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I wrote my surname at the top. Translation: Я написал свою фамилию вверху.
Is surname part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, surname (фамилия) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is surname part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, surname (фамилия) 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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