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дядя

uncle

Meaning of дядя

parent’s brother

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Russian[ˈdʲadʲə]
Russianанкл
uncle
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дядя with English translation

дядя usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

His uncle gives him advice about fixing cars.

Дядя даёт ему советы по ремонту машины.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We sent a postcard to our uncle in Scotland.

Мы отправили открытку нашему дяде в Шотландию.

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дядя belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

дядяuncle
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

дядя synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between дядя / дядька / дядюшка

🇷🇺Russian
дядя

The standard neutral word for a parent’s brother; it can also be used as a respectful casual form of address for an older man.

A1Very Often

My uncle lives in Kazan.

Мой дядя живёт в Казани.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
дядька

A colloquial, simpler, sometimes rustic or old-fashioned word; it can sound rough.

A1Rarely

My uncle used to work at a factory.

Мой дядька раньше работал на заводе.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
дядюшка

An affectionate diminutive; it sounds warmer, softer, and sometimes old-fashioned.

A1Rarely

My dear uncle often told me interesting stories.

Дядюшка часто рассказывал мне интересные истории.

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How to pronounce дядя and what this word means

дядя translation: uncle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce дядя

[ˈdʲadʲə]

дядя translation

uncle

дядя examples

His uncle gives him advice about fixing cars.

дядя transcription

[ˈdʲadʲə], анкл

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дядя meaning: what does it mean?

брат одного из ваших родителей по крови или браку

дядя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

His uncle gives him advice about fixing cars. Translation: Дядя даёт ему советы по ремонту машины.

Is дядя part of Family Members vocabulary?

Yes, дядя (uncle) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is дядя part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, дядя (uncle) 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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