toast
toast
celebratory speech
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toast with Russian translation
toast usage examples
За новогодним ужином она предложила тост за удачу в наступающем году.
At the New Year's dinner she proposed a toast to luck in the coming year.
Мы встали и произнесли тихий тост за здоровье наших бабушки и дедушки.
We stood and made a quiet toast to our grandparents' health.
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toast belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
toast synonyms
What's the difference between toast / congratulatory speech / speech / cheers / remarks / address
The primary meaning: a short speech given when raising a glass to honor someone or something.
Let's raise a toast to the newlyweds.
Давайте поднимем тост за молодожёнов.
A speech expressing congratulations; close in function to a toast but often longer and more formal.
He gave a short congratulatory speech to the award winner.
Он произнёс короткую поздравительную речь в адрес победителя.
A broader term for any spoken presentation or address; not specifically tied to drinking rituals.
She gave a speech about community service.
Она произнесла речь о волонтёрской деятельности.
An exclamation used when clinking glasses ('to cheer'); can also mean 'thanks' in informal UK English.
Cheers! Here's to your health.
За здоровье! (восклицание при чокании)
Short comments or observations; often briefer and less ceremonial than a toast.
He made a few brief remarks before dinner.
Он сделал несколько коротких замечаний перед ужином.
The mayor delivered an address at the ceremony.
Мэр произнёс обращение на церемонии.
An expression of respect or admiration; a toast can serve as a tribute, but 'tribute' is often more solemn or formal.
They raised a glass in tribute to her long service.
Они подняли бокал в знак почтения её долгой службы.
A speech, often humorous, given after a formal dinner; may include toasts but is usually longer and more entertaining.
He gave an amusing after-dinner speech that included several toasts.
Он произнёс забавный тост и развлекательную речь после ужина.
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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 toast and what this word means
toast translation: тост. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce toast
/ˈtəʊst/
toast translation
тост
toast examples
At the New Year's dinner she proposed a toast to luck in the coming year.
toast transcription
/ˈtəʊst/, /ə ˈtoʊst/
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Questions about this word
toast meaning: what does it mean?
celebratory speech
toast pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
toast is pronounced as /ˈtəʊst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
toast definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the New Year's dinner she proposed a toast to luck in the coming year. Translation: За новогодним ужином она предложила тост за удачу в наступающем году.
Is toast part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, toast (тост) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is toast part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, toast (тост) 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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