чем
than
слово для сравнения двух предметов или признаков
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A bookish comparative form; sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'чем'.
A phrase for comparing two things; conveys comparison more descriptively than 'than'.
A formal phrase for comparison; close in meaning to 'compared with'.
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How to pronounce чем and what this word means
чем means than. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce чем
[t͡ɕem]
чем translation
than
чем examples
Mein Bruder ist größer als ich.
чем transcription
[t͡ɕem]
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чем meaning: what does it mean?
слово для сравнения двух предметов или признаков
чем pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
чем is pronounced as [t͡ɕem]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
чем definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Bruder ist größer als ich. Translation: Мой брат выше меня.
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