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transfer

transfer

Meaning of transfer

changing transport

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British English/ˈtrænsfə(r)/
American English/ˈtrænsfɚ/
Russian transcription[pʲɪrʲɪˈsadkə]
transfer
transfer - пересадка
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transfer with Russian translation

transfer usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У меня короткая пересадка в аэропорту, поэтому я не могу зайти за кофе.

I have a tight transfer at the airport, so I can't stop for coffee.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

По расписанию у меня только десятиминутная пересадка между автобусом и трамваем.

The schedule gives me only a ten-minute transfer between the bus and the tram.

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transfer belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

transferпересадка
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

transfer synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between transfer / connection / change / layover / stopover / transit

🇬🇧English
transfer

The primary term for changing from one vehicle/flight/train to another; covers passenger and luggage movement between services.

B1Very Often

I missed my transfer in Frankfurt and had to rebook.

Я пропустил пересадку во Франкфурте и пришлось менять билет.

🇬🇧English

Often used for a connecting flight or train; emphasizes the link between two services.

B1Very Often

My connection in Paris is only 45 minutes.

Моя пересадка в Париже занимает всего 45 минут.

🇬🇧English

Particularly in UK English, means switching trains/lines or flights; more informal than 'connection' in some uses.

B1Very Often

You need to change at Zurich to reach Geneva.

Вам нужно сделать пересадку в Цюрихе, чтобы доехать до Женевы.

🇬🇧English

A stop between flights, often implying an overnight or extended wait; common in US travel jargon.

B1Often

We had a long layover in Chicago before the onward flight.

У нас была длинная пересадка/остановка в Чикаго перед следующим рейсом.

🇬🇧English

A break in a journey, often intentional and possibly longer (can be used for scheduled breaks on long flights).

B1Often

She had a stopover in Dubai and visited the city for a day.

У неё была остановка в Дубае, и она провела там день.

T
🇬🇧English
transit

Refers to the process of passing through a place (often an airport/port) en route; emphasizes movement rather than switching services.

B1Very Often

Passengers in transit usually do not pass immigration control.

Пассажиры в транзите обычно не проходят иммиграционный контроль.

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How to pronounce transfer and what this word means

transfer translation: пересадка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce transfer

/ˈtrænsfə(r)/

transfer translation

пересадка

transfer examples

I have a tight transfer at the airport, so I can't stop for coffee.

transfer transcription

/ˈtrænsfə(r)/, /ˈtrænsfɚ/

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transfer meaning: what does it mean?

changing transport

transfer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

transfer is pronounced as /ˈtrænsfə(r)/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

I have a tight transfer at the airport, so I can't stop for coffee. Translation: У меня короткая пересадка в аэропорту, поэтому я не могу зайти за кофе.

Is transfer part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, transfer (пересадка) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is transfer part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, transfer (пересадка) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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