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cultural
/ˈkʌltʃərəl/

cultural

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈkʌltʃərəl/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈkʌltʃərəl/
🇷🇺 Russian
[kʊlʲˈturnɨj]
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Pronunciation/ˈkʌltʃərəl/
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When to use cultural

cultural heritage

культурное наследие

cultural site

культурный объект

cultural event

культурное мероприятие

cultural festival

культурный фестиваль

cultural center

культурный центр

cultural usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы посетили культурный центр, чтобы послушать традиционную музыку.

We visited a cultural centre to hear traditional music.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Культурный вечер обмена позволил гостям попробовать народные танцы.

A cultural exchange evening let guests try folk dances.

Similar words

cultural

General adjective meaning relating to culture, arts, customs or cultural life.

cultured

Describes a person or behaviour as educated, refined or well-mannered.

civilized

Emphasizes societal development or standards of behaviour; often used in a moral/technical sense.

polite

Means courteous or well-mannered — a narrower trait of personal behaviour.

traditional

Connected to customs and traditions; indicates something established or customary.

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culturalкультурный
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cultural synonyms

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What's the difference between cultural / cultured / civilized / polite / traditional / folkloric

🇬🇧English
cultural

General adjective meaning relating to culture, arts, customs or cultural life.

B1Very Often

We visited several cultural sites during the trip.

Во время поездки мы посетили несколько культурных объектов.

C
🇬🇧English
cultured

Describes a person or behaviour as educated, refined or well-mannered.

B2Often

She's very cultured and enjoys classical music.

Она очень культурна и любит классическую музыку.

C
🇬🇧English
civilized

Emphasizes societal development or standards of behaviour; often used in a moral/technical sense.

B2Often

A civilized society has institutions that protect citizens' rights.

Цивилизованное общество имеет институты, защищающие права граждан.

🇬🇧English

Means courteous or well-mannered — a narrower trait of personal behaviour.

A2Very Often

Please be polite to visitors.

Пожалуйста, будьте вежливы с посетителями.

🇬🇧English

Connected to customs and traditions; indicates something established or customary.

B1Very Often

They enjoyed traditional music at the festival.

Они наслаждались традиционной музыкой на фестивале.

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folkloric

Pertains to folk traditions and folklore; narrower, thematic usage.

B2Rarely

The folkloric dance told a village story.

Фольклорный танец рассказывал деревенскую историю.

🇬🇧English

Usually a noun/adjective meaning heritage — monuments, traditions passed down generations.

B1Very Often

The city is known for its cultural heritage.

Город известен своим культурным наследием.

🇬🇧English

Relates to society and interactions among people; more social/public than artistic.

B1Very Often

They discussed the city's social problems at the meeting.

На собрании обсуждали социальные проблемы города.

A
🇬🇧English
architectural

Relates to architecture and buildings; a narrower technical aspect of cultural environment.

B2Often

The town has important architectural landmarks.

В городе есть важные архитектурные памятники.

🇬🇧English

Describes the presence and interaction of multiple cultures; emphasizes diversity.

B2Often

The city is celebrated for its multicultural community.

Город славится своим мультикультурным сообществом.

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cultural translation: культурный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cultural

/ˈkʌltʃərəl/

cultural translation

культурный

cultural examples

We visited a cultural centre to hear traditional music.

cultural transcription

/ˈkʌltʃərəl/, /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

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cultural is pronounced as /ˈkʌltʃərəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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We visited a cultural centre to hear traditional music. Translation: Мы посетили культурный центр, чтобы послушать традиционную музыку.

Is cultural part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

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