древний
ancient
very old
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древний with English translation
древний usage examples
An ancient temple stands on the hilltop.
Древний храм стоит на вершине холма.
Visitors admire the ancient stone bridge every summer.
Посетители каждый год любуются древним каменным мостом.
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древний belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
древний synonyms
What's the difference between древний / старый / вековой / прадавний / старинный / праисторический
existing for centuries; emphasizes great age or longevity
very ancient; literary or poetic word, often about times and legends
old but usually valuable or nostalgic; often used for objects and buildings
relating to the prehistoric period; used in scientific and educational contexts
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How to pronounce древний and what this word means
древний means ancient. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce древний
[ˈdrʲevnʲij]
древний translation
ancient
древний examples
Im Garten steht ein uralter Baum.
древний transcription
[ˈdrʲevnʲij]
Questions about this word
древний meaning: what does it mean?
очень старый, существующий с давних времён
древний pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
древний is pronounced as [ˈdrʲevnʲij]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
древний definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Garten steht ein uralter Baum. Translation: В саду стоит очень старое дерево.
Is древний part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, древний (ancient) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is древний part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, древний (ancient) 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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