шоссе
motorway
major road
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шоссе with English translation
шоссе usage examples
We joined the motorway at the next junction and followed the signs to Bristol.
Мы выехали на автомагистраль на следующем съезде и по шоссе поехали в сторону Бристоля.
There were cones on the motorway and traffic slowed to one lane.
На шоссе поставили конусы, и движение сузилось до одной полосы.
The highway was almost empty early on Sunday, so we made good time.
Шоссе было почти пустым рано в воскресенье, поэтому мы быстро доехали.
A broken-down truck blocked the shoulder of the highway for an hour.
Сломавшийся грузовик перегородил обочину шоссе на час.
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шоссе belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
шоссе synonyms
What's the difference between шоссе / трасса / автомагистраль / скоростная дорога / магистраль / автобан
usually a long road between cities, often with through traffic
formal term for a controlled-access, high-speed road (motorway)
a road intended for higher-speed traffic but not always with full motorway infrastructure
a more technical term for a main transport artery (road, line, etc.)
a borrowed word (from German 'Autobahn') for motorway; less common
a road that bypasses a settlement to reduce central traffic — a type of highway/route
a road circling a city (e.g., a ring road) — a specific type of trunk road
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How to pronounce шоссе and what this word means
шоссе means motorway. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce шоссе
[ʂɐˈsʲe]
шоссе translation
motorway
шоссе examples
Die Autobahn ist heute sehr voll.
шоссе transcription
[ʂɐˈsʲe]
Questions about this word
шоссе meaning: what does it mean?
широкая дорога для быстрого междугороднего движения транспорта
шоссе pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
шоссе is pronounced as [ʂɐˈsʲe]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
шоссе definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Autobahn ist heute sehr voll. Translation: Сегодня на автобане очень много машин.
Is шоссе part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, шоссе (highway) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is шоссе part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, шоссе (highway) 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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