Purse - translation, pronunciation and examples
purse
small wallet/bag
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When to use purse
маленький кошелёк
кожаный кошелёк
чёрный кошелёк
монетница
ремешок кошелька
purse usage examples
Она полезла в кошелёк-сумочку за наличными, чтобы заплатить водителю.
She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver.
Небольшой кожаный кошелёк -сумочка идеально сочетался с её туфлями.
The little leather purse matched her shoes perfectly.
Similar words
general term for a small bag or money-holder; in US often = handbag, in UK often = coin purse
a woman's bag for personal items; generally larger than a small purse/wallet
a flat container for money and cards; often carried in a pocket
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purse belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
purse synonyms
What's the difference between purse / handbag / wallet
general term for a small bag or money-holder; in US often = handbag, in UK often = coin purse
She put her keys in her purse.
Она положила ключи в свой кошелёк/сумочку.
a woman's bag for personal items; generally larger than a small purse/wallet
She carried a leather handbag to the office.
Она взяла кожаную сумочку в офис.
He took his wallet out of his pocket.
Он достал кошелёк из кармана.
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How to pronounce purse and what this word means
purse translation: кошелёк -сумочка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce purse
/ˈpɜːs/
purse translation
кошелёк -сумочка
purse examples
She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver.
purse transcription
/ˈpɜːs/, /ˈpɝs/
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Questions about this word
purse meaning: what does it mean?
small wallet/bag
purse pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
purse is pronounced as /ˈpɜːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
purse definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She reached into her purse for some cash to pay the driver. Translation: Она полезла в кошелёк-сумочку за наличными, чтобы заплатить водителю.
Is purse part of Accessories vocabulary?
Yes, purse (кошелёк -сумочка) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is purse part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, purse (кошелёк -сумочка) 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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