дирижёр
Translation of дирижёр
conductor
Meaning of дирижёр
человек, который руководит оркестром или хором
the person who stands in front of an orchestra and directs the musicians
Transcription and pronunciation of дирижёр
дирижёр
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [dʲɪrʲɪˈʐor]
- In Latin letters
- dirizhyor / dirizhjor / dirizher
Traps and common mistakes
Дирижёр or кондуктор?
кондуктор
кондуктор ≠ orchestra conductor: sells tickets on a bus
Don't say кондуктор оркестра. The orchestra leader — дирижёр; the person selling tickets on a bus or tram — кондуктор.
Дирижёр репетирует с оркестром каждый день.
The conductor rehearses with the orchestra every day.
Кондуктор проверил билеты в трамвае.
The conductor checked the tickets on the tram.
Дирижёр or проводник?
проводник
проводник = conductor on a train
Don't mix them up. Leading an orchestra — дирижёр; looking after a train carriage — проводник.
Проводник принёс нам чай.
The train conductor brought us tea.
Молодой дирижёр впервые вышел к оркестру.
The young conductor faced the orchestra for the first time.
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The orchestra has a new conductor.
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У оркестра новый дирижёр.
She wants to become a famous conductor.
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Она хочет стать известным дирижёром.
дирижёр synonyms
What's the difference between дирижёр and маэстро
Advanced: broader words
Respectful title for a famous conductor.
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What does дирижёр mean?
the person who stands in front of an orchestra and directs the musicians
How do you pronounce дирижёр?
дирижёр is pronounced [dʲɪrʲɪˈʐor], in Latin letters “dirizhyor”.
How is дирижёр used in a sentence?
The orchestra has a new conductor. Translation: У оркестра новый дирижёр.
Is дирижёр part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, дирижёр (conductor) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is дирижёр part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, дирижёр (conductor) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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