дело
Translation of дело
undertaking
Russian word in Latin letters: delo
Meaning of дело
Большая и трудная работа или проект, за который кто-то берётся.
a large or difficult piece of work or project
Pronunciation
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Building the bridge was a huge undertaking.
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Строительство моста было огромным делом.
Moving to another country is a big undertaking.
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Переезд в другую страну — большое дело.
дело synonyms
What's the difference between дело, предприятие, начинание, затея, проект, and обязательство
Bookish in this sense: рискованное предприятие; usually it means a company.
A new undertaking just started.
Informal: an idea or plan, often doubtful.
Advanced: broader words
A task with a goal and deadline; more neutral.
Another meaning of undertaking: a formal promise.
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дело belongs to the topic "Skills and Career →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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дело meaning: what does it mean?
a large or difficult piece of work or project
дело pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
дело is pronounced as [ˈdʲelə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
дело definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Building the bridge was a huge undertaking. Translation: Строительство моста было огромным делом.
Is дело part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, дело (undertaking) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is дело part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, дело (undertaking) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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