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заниматься спортом

Translation of заниматься спортом

exercise

Russian word in Latin letters: zanimatsya sportom

Meaning of заниматься спортом

Russian

Выполнять физические упражнения для поддержания формы

English

do physical activity

exercise

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[zənʲɪˈmat͡sə ˈsportəm]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Делать спорт or заниматься спортом?

заниматься спортом

заниматься спортом = to exercise, do sport

Don't say «делать спорт». Say «заниматься спортом»: sport goes with заниматься.

Летом я больше занимаюсь спортом.

In summer I exercise more.

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  1. We exercise three times a week.

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    Мы занимаемся спортом три раза в неделю.

  2. He exercises every morning.

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    Он занимается спортом каждое утро.

заниматься спортом synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between заниматься спортом, тренироваться, делать упражнения, делать зарядку, заниматься фитнесом, заниматься физкультурой, and ходить в спортзал

🇷🇺Russian

To train or work out, often with a goal.

A2less common
Д
🇷🇺Russian
делать упражнения

Doing specific exercises, often at home.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
делать зарядку

Short morning exercises.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заниматься фитнесом

Fitness classes or gym workouts.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заниматься физкультурой

A bit old-fashioned; also school PE.

Advanced: broader words

Х
🇷🇺Russian
ходить в спортзал

Going to the gym specifically.

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заниматься спортом belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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заниматься спортом meaning: what does it mean?

do physical activity

заниматься спортом pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

заниматься спортом is pronounced as [zənʲɪˈmat͡sə ˈsportəm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

We exercise three times a week. Translation: Мы занимаемся спортом три раза в неделю.

Is заниматься спортом part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, заниматься спортом (exercise) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is заниматься спортом part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, заниматься спортом (exercise) 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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