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hem with Russian translation
hem usage examples
Она укоротила подол платья.
She shortened the hem of the dress.
После стирки подол нужно подшить.
The hem needs mending after the wash.
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hem belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
hem synonyms
What's the difference between hem / seam
a line where two pieces of fabric are stitched together; not the turned, finished edge (hem)
She repaired the seam where the sleeve was coming loose.
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How to pronounce hem and what this word means
hem means hem. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hem
/ˈhɛm/
hem translation
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hem examples
She shortened the hem of the dress.
hem transcription
/ˈhɛm/, /ˈhɛm/
Questions about this word
hem meaning: what does it mean?
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hem pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hem is pronounced as /ˈhɛm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hem definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She shortened the hem of the dress. Translation: Она укоротила подол платья.
Is hem part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?
Yes, hem can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is hem part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, hem can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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