уголь
Translation of уголь
coal
Meaning of уголь
Чёрное твёрдое топливо, которое добывают из земли и сжигают.
a hard black substance from the ground that is burned to give heat
Transcription and pronunciation of уголь
у́голь
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈuɡəlʲ]
- In Latin letters
- ugol
Traps and common mistakes
Уголь or угол?
угол
угол = corner; уголь with ь = coal
Don't mix them up. A corner of the room — угол; black fuel — уголь, with a soft ь.
Поставь стул в угол.
Put the chair in the corner.
Купи мешок угля для печки.
Buy a bag of coal for the stove.
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The old house was heated with coal.
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Старый дом отапливали углём.
Many power stations still burn coal today.
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Многие электростанции до сих пор сжигают уголь.
Many power plants still burn coal today.
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Многие электростанции до сих пор сжигают уголь.
уголь synonyms
What's the difference between уголь and каменный уголь
Full, precise name; used in geology and industry.
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уголь belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does уголь mean?
a hard black substance from the ground that is burned to give heat
How do you pronounce уголь?
уголь is pronounced [ˈuɡəlʲ], in Latin letters “ugol”.
How is уголь used in a sentence?
The old house was heated with coal. Translation: Старый дом отапливали углём.
Is уголь part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, уголь (coal) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is уголь part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, уголь (coal) 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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