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umbrella

umbrella

Meaning of umbrella

a tool for protection from rain

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British English/ən ʌmˈbrɛlə/
American English/ən əmˈbrɛlə/
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umbrella with German translation

umbrella usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

I always carry a compact umbrella when the forecast is uncertain.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She lent me her umbrella at the station when it started to rain.

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umbrella belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

umbrellaRegenschirm
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

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What's the difference between umbrella / parasol

P
🇬🇧English
parasol

A canopy designed mainly to block sunlight; often lighter or decorative and not primarily for rain.

A2Rarely

She opened her parasol to keep out the sun.

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How to pronounce umbrella and what this word means

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

how to pronounce umbrella

/ən ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella translation

umbrella

umbrella examples

I always carry a compact umbrella when the forecast is uncertain.

umbrella transcription

/ən ʌmˈbrɛlə/, /ən əmˈbrɛlə/

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umbrella meaning: what does it mean?

a tool for protection from rain

umbrella pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

umbrella is pronounced as /ən ʌmˈbrɛlə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

I always carry a compact umbrella when the forecast is uncertain. Translation: Я всегда ношу компактный зонт, когда прогноз погоды неясен.

Is umbrella part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, umbrella can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is umbrella part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, umbrella can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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