зима
Translation of зима
winter
Russian word in Latin letters: zima
Meaning of зима
самый холодный период года с морозами и снегом
coldest season

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
В зиме or зимой?
зимой
зимой = in winter, no preposition
Don't say «в зиме». In winter — зимой.
Зимой здесь рано темнеет.
In winter it gets dark early here.
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We often drink hot chocolate by the fire in winter.
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Зимой мы часто пьём горячий шоколад у камина.
This winter will be very cold.
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Эта зима будет очень холодной.
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зима belongs to the topic "Seasons →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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зима meaning: what does it mean?
coldest season
зима pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
зима is pronounced as [zʲɪˈma]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
зима definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We often drink hot chocolate by the fire in winter. Translation: Зимой мы часто пьём горячий шоколад у камина.
Is зима part of Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, зима (winter) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is зима part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, зима (winter) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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