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коса

Translation of коса

plait

Meaning of коса

Russian

причёска из переплетённых прядей волос

English

a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together

braid

Transcription and pronunciation of коса

коса́

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[kɐˈsa]
In Latin letters
kosa

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  1. Her plait reached the middle of her back.

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    Её коса доходила до середины спины.

  2. The stylist made a neat plait for her.

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    Стилист сделал ей аккуратную косу.

  3. Her braid reached the middle of her back.

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    Её коса доходила до середины спины.

  4. The stylist made a neat braid for her.

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    Стилист сделал ей аккуратную косу.

коса synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between коса, косичка, and французская коса

К
🇷🇺Russian
косичка

A small braid; also children's braids, pigtails.

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🇷🇺Russian
французская коса

A type: braid started at the top of the head.

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What does коса mean?

a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together

How do you pronounce коса?

коса is pronounced [kɐˈsa], in Latin letters “kosa”.

How is коса used in a sentence?

Her plait reached the middle of her back. Translation: Её коса доходила до середины спины.

Is коса part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, коса (braid) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is коса part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, коса (braid) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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