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цель

purpose

Meaning of цель

the reason for doing something

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Russian[t͡sʲelʲ]
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цель with English translation

цель usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The purpose of this lesson is clear.

Цель этого урока ясна.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She saved money with a clear purpose.

Она копила деньги с ясной целью.

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цель belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

цельpurpose
яблокоapple
рисrice
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
семьяfamily
мамаmom

цель synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between цель / причина / замысел / намерение / задача / смысл

🇷🇺Russian
цель

what someone aims to achieve; the thing something is done for

A1Very Often

My purpose is to learn Russian.

Моя цель — выучить русский язык.

🇷🇺Russian

the cause of something happening; the reason for an event

A1Very Often

The reason for his leaving was unknown.

Причина его ухода была неизвестна.

З
🇷🇺Russian
замысел

a planned idea or design for action

A1Often

The writer had an interesting idea for the novel.

У писателя был интересный замысел романа.

🇷🇺Russian

what a person plans or intends to do

A1Very Often

I have the intention to start exercising.

У меня есть намерение начать заниматься спортом.

🇷🇺Russian

a specific task that needs to be done; a part of a bigger goal

A1Very Often

My task is to prepare the report by evening.

Моя задача — подготовить отчёт к вечеру.

🇷🇺Russian

meaning, essence, or what something is for

A1Very Often

There was a deep meaning in this action.

В этом поступке был глубокий смысл.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
назначение

what something is intended for; its function

A1Often

The purpose of this device is to measure temperature.

Назначение этого прибора — измерять температуру.

М
🇷🇺Russian
мотив

an inner driving reason; the motive for an action

A1Often

The investigator was looking for the motive of the crime.

Следователь искал мотив преступления.

🇷🇺Russian

a fact or argument that supports a decision; a reason in formal speech

A1Often

We have no basis for refusing.

Для отказа у нас нет основания.

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How to pronounce цель and what this word means

цель translation: purpose. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce цель

[t͡sʲelʲ]

цель translation

purpose

цель examples

The purpose of this lesson is clear.

цель transcription

[t͡sʲelʲ]

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цель meaning: what does it mean?

ради чего что-то делают; зачем это нужно

цель pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The purpose of this lesson is clear. Translation: Цель этого урока ясна.

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