алкоголь
Translation of алкоголь
alcohol
Russian word in Latin letters: alkogol
Meaning of алкоголь
вещество в напитках, которое вызывает опьянение
a substance in drinks that can make people drunk
Pronunciation
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Алкоголь or спирт?
спирт
спирт = pure (ethyl) alcohol, not drinks
Don't mix them up. Drinks — алкоголь or спиртное; pure liquid for wounds or labs — спирт.
Протри рану спиртом.
Wipe the wound with rubbing alcohol.
В этом кафе не продают алкоголь.
This café doesn't sell alcohol.
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Alcohol is not allowed here.
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Здесь алкоголь запрещён.
Too much alcohol can make you sick.
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Слишком много алкоголя может вызвать тошноту.
алкоголь synonyms
What's the difference between алкоголь, спиртное, and выпивка
Everyday word for alcoholic drinks.
Informal: booze.
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алкоголь meaning: what does it mean?
a substance in drinks that can make people drunk
алкоголь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
алкоголь is pronounced as [ɐlkɐˈɡolʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
алкоголь definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Alcohol is not allowed here. Translation: Здесь алкоголь запрещён.
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