Gathering - translation, pronunciation and examples
gathering
people meeting
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When to use gathering
семейный сбор
небольшой сбор
большой сбор
общественное собрание
праздничный сбор
gathering usage examples
Мы запланировали небольшой семейный сбор в доме родителей на праздники.
We planned a small gathering at my parents' house for the holidays.
На семейном сборе дети помогали накрывать на стол и украшали комнату.
At the gathering, the children helped set the table and decorated the room.
Similar words
General neutral term for people coming together; can be informal family meeting or any group assembly.
Informal, friendly meeting, often small and casual (suitable for family but less formal).
A social event focused on celebration, fun, often with food, music and entertainment.
Emphasizes the purpose (to celebrate); can be any size and formality depending on occasion.
Casual, often organised via online platforms for groups with shared interests; less family-oriented.
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gathering belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
gathering synonyms
What's the difference between gathering / get-together / party / celebration / meetup
General neutral term for people coming together; can be informal family meeting or any group assembly.
We had a small family gathering at my parents' house.
У нас был небольшой семейный сбор у родителей.
Informal, friendly meeting, often small and casual (suitable for family but less formal).
Let's have a get-together for the holidays.
Давайте устроим семейный сбор на праздники.
A social event focused on celebration, fun, often with food, music and entertainment.
We threw a party for Grandma's 80th birthday.
Мы устроили вечеринку на 80-летие бабушки.
Emphasizes the purpose (to celebrate); can be any size and formality depending on occasion.
We held a celebration for their golden wedding anniversary.
Мы устроили празднование их золотой годовщины свадьбы.
Casual, often organised via online platforms for groups with shared interests; less family-oriented.
The cousins organised a meetup in town while visiting for the holidays.
Кузены организовали встречу в городе во время визита на праздники.
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How to pronounce gathering and what this word means
gathering translation: семейный сбор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gathering
/ə ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
gathering translation
семейный сбор
gathering examples
We planned a small gathering at my parents' house for the holidays.
gathering transcription
/ə ˈɡæðərɪŋ/, /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
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Questions about this word
gathering meaning: what does it mean?
people meeting
gathering pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gathering is pronounced as /ə ˈɡæðərɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gathering definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We planned a small gathering at my parents' house for the holidays. Translation: Мы запланировали небольшой семейный сбор в доме родителей на праздники.
Is gathering part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, gathering (семейный сбор) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is gathering part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, gathering (семейный сбор) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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