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классический

classical

Meaning of классический

relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

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Russian[klɐˈsʲiɕːɪskʲɪj]
classical
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классический with English translation

классический usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The guide explained classical Greek art.

Гид объяснил классическое греческое искусство.

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классическийclassical
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

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What's the difference between классический / античный / древнегреческий / древнеримский

🇷🇺Russian
классический

classical — relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

B2Often

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

К
🇷🇺Russian
классический

a broad term for something related to antiquity, and also to established tradition or the canon

B2Very Often

the classical culture of Ancient Greece and Rome

классическая культура Древней Греции и Рима

А
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античный

referring specifically to antiquity, that is, the ancient Greco-Roman world

B2Often

the ancient theater preserved many features of the old stage

античный театр сохранил многие особенности древней сцены

Д
🇷🇺Russian
древнегреческий

referring only to Ancient Greece, not to Rome

B2Often

ancient Greek philosophy strongly influenced European thought

древнегреческая философия сильно повлияла на европейскую мысль

Д
🇷🇺Russian
древнеримский

referring only to Ancient Rome, not to Greece

B2Often

ancient Roman law became the basis of many modern systems

древнеримское право стало основой многих современных систем

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классический translation: classical. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce классический

[klɐˈsʲiɕːɪskʲɪj]

классический translation

classical

классический examples

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

классический transcription

[klɐˈsʲiɕːɪskʲɪj]

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классический meaning: what does it mean?

относящийся к Древней Греции и Древнему Риму

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We visited a classical temple in the old city. Translation: Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

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