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полка

shelf

Meaning of полка

flat storage surface

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Russian[ˈpolkə]
Russianшелф
shelf
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полка with German translation

полка usage examples

🇩🇪German🇷🇺Russian

Die Bücher liegen auf dem Regal.

Книги лежат на полке.

🇩🇪German🇷🇺Russian

Auf dem Regal stehen viele Schuhe.

На полке стоит много обуви.

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полка belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

полкаRegal
рубашкаHemd
юбкаRock
брюкиHose
брюкиHose
джинсыJeanshose
шортыkurze Hose

полка synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between полка / книжная полка / навесная полка / угловая полка / встроенная полка / полка для обуви

🇷🇺Russian

a shelf or shelving unit specifically for books

A1Often
Н
🇷🇺Russian
навесная полка

a shelf attached to the wall (usually without legs)

A2Often
У
🇷🇺Russian
угловая полка

a shelf designed to fit in the corner of a room

A2Often
В
🇷🇺Russian
встроенная полка

a shelf built into the wall or furniture

A2Often
🇷🇺Russian

a shelf or rack specifically for storing shoes

A2Rarely
П
🇷🇺Russian
полочка

diminutive form; usually a small or decorative shelf

A1Often
🇷🇺Russian

open frame with multiple shelves, often used in storage rooms or garages

A2Often
П
🇷🇺Russian
плавающая полка

decorative wall shelf with no visible supports (modern style)

B1Rarely
С
🇷🇺Russian
стеклянная полка

a shelf made of glass; often used in bathrooms or display cases

B1Rarely

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How to pronounce полка and what this word means

полка means shelf. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce полка

[ˈpolkə]

полка translation

shelf

полка examples

Die Bücher liegen auf dem Regal.

полка transcription

[ˈpolkə], шелф

Questions about this word

полка meaning: what does it mean?

горизонтальная поверхность для хранения товаров в магазине

полка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Die Bücher liegen auf dem Regal. Translation: Книги лежат на полке.

Is полка part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is полка part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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