оба
both
the two people or things together
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What's the difference between оба / обе / и тот и другой / и то и другое / оба вместе / оба сразу
Used only with two feminine nouns.
A more emphatic, conversational way to say “each of the two.”
A neutral way to mean “both things,” usually referring to two objects or options.
Emphasizes that the two are together; usually not a direct everyday substitute for “both.”
Emphasizes simultaneity: “at once, both at the same time.”
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How to pronounce оба and what this word means
оба means both. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce оба
[ˈobə]
оба translation
both
оба examples
Wir haben beide Zeit.
оба transcription
[ˈobə]
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оба meaning: what does it mean?
два вместе; и тот и другой
оба pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
оба is pronounced as [ˈobə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
оба definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wir haben beide Zeit. Translation: У нас обоих есть время.
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