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ножницы

Translation of ножницы

scissors

Russian word in Latin letters: nozhnitsy

Meaning of ножницы

Russian

инструмент из двух лезвий для резки бумаги и ткани

English

a tool with two blades for cutting paper or cloth

scissors

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈnoʐnʲɪtsɨ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Два ножницы or две пары ножниц?

две пары ножниц

две пары ножниц = two pairs of scissors

Don't say два ножницы. Say две пары ножниц: ножницы has no singular.

В ящике лежат две пары ножниц.

There are two pairs of scissors in the drawer.

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  1. Be careful with the scissors.

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    Осторожно с ножницами.

  2. Where are the scissors?

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    Где ножницы?

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What's the difference between ножницы and ножнички

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ножнички

small scissors, or said fondly

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ножницы meaning: what does it mean?

a tool with two blades for cutting paper or cloth

ножницы pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ножницы is pronounced as [ˈnoʐnʲɪtsɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ножницы definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Be careful with the scissors. Translation: Осторожно с ножницами.

Is ножницы part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, ножницы (scissors) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ножницы part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, ножницы (scissors) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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