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вовремя

on time

Meaning of вовремя

punctual

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Russian[vɐvˈrʲemʲə]
on time
вовремя - on time
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вовремя with English translation

вовремя usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch.

Если автобус будет вовремя, мы приедем до обеда.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He set an alarm to make sure he was on time for the train.

Он завёл будильник, чтобы точно прибыть вовремя на поезд.

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

вовремяon time
душshower
лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
телевизорTV
видview
завтракbreakfast

вовремя synonyms

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What's the difference between вовремя / пунктуально / в срок / в назначенное время / без опозданий / своевременно

🇷🇺Russian
вовремя

General — to arrive or do something at the scheduled/expected time.

A2Very Often

He always arrives on time.

Он всегда приходит вовремя.

П
🇷🇺Russian
пунктуально

Emphasizes exactness and punctuality (about a person).

A2Often

She is punctual for business meetings.

Она пунктуальна на деловые встречи.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в срок

Usually about completing work or submission — by a specified deadline.

A2Often

The project was submitted on time (by the deadline).

Проект сдали в срок.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в назначенное время

Emphasizes being at the exact appointed time.

A2Often

We will start at the appointed time.

Начнём в назначенное время.

Б
🇷🇺Russian
без опозданий

Phrase stressing the absence of delays or lateness.

A2Rarely

Please come without delays (on time).

Пожалуйста, приходите без опозданий.

С
🇷🇺Russian
своевременно

Means "at an appropriate/timely moment", often more formal and about actions/help.

A2Often

The patient received timely assistance.

Пациент получил своевременную помощь.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заранее

Means "before the scheduled time" — preparation or notice ahead of an event.

A2Very Often

Tell me in advance if you'll be late.

Скажи мне заранее, если будешь опаздывать.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заблаговременно

A more formal variant of "in advance", emphasizes doing something beforehand.

A2Rarely

Tickets should be bought well in advance.

Билеты нужно покупать заблаговременно.

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How to pronounce вовремя and what this word means

вовремя translation: on time. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce вовремя

[vɐvˈrʲemʲə]

вовремя translation

on time

вовремя examples

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch.

вовремя transcription

[vɐvˈrʲemʲə]

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вовремя meaning: what does it mean?

в указанный срок, без опозданий

вовремя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

вовремя is pronounced as [vɐvˈrʲemʲə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch. Translation: Если автобус будет вовремя, мы приедем до обеда.

Is вовремя part of On the Road vocabulary?

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

Is вовремя part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, вовремя (on time) 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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