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инцидент

incident

Meaning of инцидент

an event especially one that is unpleasant or unusual

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Russian[ɪntsɨˈdʲent]
incident
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инцидент with English translation

инцидент usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Police are still investigating the incident.

Полиция всё ещё расследует инцидент.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She wrote down every incident in her report.

Она записала каждый инцидент в свой отчёт.

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инцидент belongs to the topic "Top 2500, IT Interview, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

инцидентincident
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приветствиеgreeting
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инцидент synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between инцидент / случай / происшествие / инцидент с участием полиции / ЧП

🇷🇺Russian
инцидент

incident — an event especially one that is unpleasant or unusual

B1Often

Police are still investigating the incident.

Полиция всё ещё расследует инцидент.

И
🇷🇺Russian
инцидент

A neutral, official word for an unpleasant or unusual event; common in news and reports.

B2Very Often

An incident occurred at the factory yesterday, but no one was injured.

Вчера на заводе произошёл инцидент, но никто не пострадал.

С
🇷🇺Russian
случай

A broader, less formal word that can mean an event or a particular instance; it does not always imply a problem.

B1Very Often

It was a rare case, but it strongly affected the office work.

Это был редкий случай, но он сильно повлиял на работу офиса.

П
🇷🇺Russian
происшествие

An event that usually draws attention because it is unusual or has unpleasant consequences; often slightly more formal than "случай".

B2Often

A small incident occurred on the road, and traffic slowed down.

На дороге произошло небольшое происшествие, и движение замедлилось.

И
🇷🇺Russian
инцидент с участием полиции

Not a standalone synonym, but a specified phrase: an incident involving the police or being investigated by them.

B2Rarely

The police arrived at the scene of the police-involved incident within minutes.

Полиция прибыла на место инцидента с участием полиции через несколько минут.

Ч
🇷🇺Russian
ЧП

A colloquial abbreviation for an emergency incident; it often emphasizes seriousness, danger, or urgency.

B2Often

An emergency incident occurred at the station, and passengers were evacuated urgently.

На станции произошло ЧП, и пассажиров срочно эвакуировали.

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How to pronounce инцидент and what this word means

инцидент translation: incident. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce инцидент

[ɪntsɨˈdʲent]

инцидент translation

incident

инцидент examples

Police are still investigating the incident.

инцидент transcription

[ɪntsɨˈdʲent]

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инцидент meaning: what does it mean?

неприятное или необычное происшествие, случай

инцидент pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Police are still investigating the incident. Translation: Полиция всё ещё расследует инцидент.

Is инцидент part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, инцидент (incident) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is инцидент part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, инцидент (incident) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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