цепь
Translation of цепь
chain
Russian word in Latin letters: tsep
Meaning of цепь
Ряд соединённых металлических колец, например на велосипеде.
a row of metal rings joined together
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Цепь or цепочка?
цепочка
цепочка = a thin chain, often jewellery
Don't mix them up. A thin chain on your neck — цепочка; a heavy metal chain — цепь.
На шее у неё золотая цепочка.
She has a gold chain around her neck.
Якорь висит на толстой цепи.
The anchor hangs on a thick chain.
Цепь or сеть?
сеть
сеть = a chain of shops, cafés or hotels
Don't say «цепь магазинов». Shops or cafés with one owner — сеть; metal rings — цепь.
Эта сеть кофеен есть в каждом городе.
This coffee chain is in every city.
Велосипед пристегнули цепью к забору.
The bike was locked to the fence with a chain.
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The bike chain is broken.
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Цепь на велосипеде порвалась.
The dog was on a chain.
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Собака сидела на цепи.
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цепь belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does цепь mean?
a row of metal rings joined together
How do you pronounce цепь?
цепь is pronounced [ˈt͡sɛpʲ], in Latin letters “tsep”.
How is цепь used in a sentence?
The bike chain is broken. Translation: Цепь на велосипеде порвалась.
Is цепь part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, цепь (chain) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is цепь part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, цепь (chain) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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