Potluck - translation, pronunciation and examples
potluck
shared-dish meal
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общий ужин
общий обед
общая вечеринка
общая трапеза
общий ужин
potluck usage examples
Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.
На праздничном общем столе все подписывали блюда, чтобы люди с аллергией могли проверить.
At the holiday potluck, everyone labelled their dishes so people with allergies could check.
Similar words
Repeat entry emphasising US usage as the common label for shared-dish events.
A common UK term meaning guests bring food to share; essentially the same practice as a potluck.
Literally 'shared table'; close in meaning to 'общий стол' and often used in descriptive or community contexts.
Outdoor meal where people bring food; may be shared but emphasises location and informality.
Broader term for meals eaten together by a community; can be organised or institutional, not only casual sharing.
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potluck synonyms
What's the difference between potluck / bring-and-share / shared table / picnic / communal meal / BYO (bring your own)
Repeat entry emphasising US usage as the common label for shared-dish events.
We had a potluck last weekend and everyone brought something different.
На прошлых выходных у нас был potluck, и каждый принёс что‑то своё.
A common UK term meaning guests bring food to share; essentially the same practice as a potluck.
The school is having a bring-and-share for the end of term.
В школе устраивают bring-and-share в конце семестра.
Literally 'shared table'; close in meaning to 'общий стол' and often used in descriptive or community contexts.
The cafe promotes a shared table where neighbours can eat together.
Кафе продвигает shared table, где соседи могут поесть вместе.
Outdoor meal where people bring food; may be shared but emphasises location and informality.
We had a picnic at the park and everyone brought sandwiches.
Мы устроили picnic в парке, и каждый принёс бутерброды.
Broader term for meals eaten together by a community; can be organised or institutional, not only casual sharing.
The shelter serves a communal meal every evening.
В приюте каждую вечера подают communal meal.
Stands for 'bring your own'; often used for drinks or food where guests provide their own items rather than sharing.
It's a BYO party—bring drinks if you want some.
Это BYO-вечеринка — принесите напитки, если хотите.
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How to pronounce potluck and what this word means
potluck translation: общий стол. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce potluck
/ˈpɒtlʌk/
potluck translation
общий стол
potluck examples
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.
potluck transcription
/ˈpɒtlʌk/, /ˈpɑtlʌk/
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Questions about this word
potluck meaning: what does it mean?
shared-dish meal
potluck pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
potluck is pronounced as /ˈpɒtlʌk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
potluck definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas. Translation: Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.
Is potluck part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, potluck (общий стол) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is potluck part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, potluck (общий стол) 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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