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Adverb · B1 · very common

примерно

Translation of примерно

around

Meaning of примерно

Russian

Используется, когда число или время названо не точно.

English

used before a number or time that is not exact

around

Transcription and pronunciation of примерно

приме́рно

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[prʲɪˈmʲernə]
In Latin letters
primerno

Traps and common mistakes

Примерно or вокруг?

вокруг

вокруг = around, on all sides of something

Don't say «вокруг шести». With numbers and times — примерно or около; on all sides — вокруг.

Дети бегали вокруг дома.

The kids ran around the house.

Давай встретимся примерно в пять.

Let's meet around five.

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  1. I'll be there around six.

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    Я буду там примерно в шесть.

  2. It takes around twenty minutes.

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    Это занимает примерно двадцать минут.

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What's the difference between примерно, около, приблизительно, and где-то

около
🇷🇺Russian

Same meaning; the number follows in the genitive: около ста.

приблизительно
🇷🇺Russian

Same, more formal and bookish.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
где-то

Colloquial: где-то в обед.

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примерно belongs to the topic "Numbers →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does примерно mean?

used before a number or time that is not exact

How do you pronounce примерно?

примерно is pronounced [prʲɪˈmʲernə], in Latin letters “primerno”.

How is примерно used in a sentence?

I'll be there around six. Translation: Я буду там примерно в шесть.

Is примерно part of Numbers vocabulary?

Yes, примерно (around) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is примерно part of Mathematics vocabulary?

Yes, примерно (around) can be learned in the Mathematics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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