крест
Translation of крест
cross
Meaning of крест
Знак из двух пересекающихся линий, например символ христианства.
a shape of two lines that meet in the middle, often a Christian symbol
Transcription and pronunciation of крест
- Transcription
- [ˈkrʲest]
- In Latin letters
- krest
Traps and common mistakes
Крест or кросс?
кросс
кросс ≠ cross: a cross-country running race
Don't say кросс for the symbol. Two crossed lines — крест; a long outdoor running race — кросс.
На вершине горы стоит большой крест.
There's a big cross on top of the mountain.
Утром школьники бежали кросс.
In the morning the pupils ran a cross-country race, not a cross.
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There is a gold cross on top of the church.
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На куполе церкви золотой крест.
She wears a small silver cross around her neck.
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Она носит на шее маленький серебряный крест.
крест synonyms
What's the difference between крест, крестик, and распятие
Small cross on a chain, or an × mark.
Advanced: broader words
A cross with the figure of Christ.
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крест belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does крест mean?
a shape of two lines that meet in the middle, often a Christian symbol
How do you pronounce крест?
крест is pronounced [ˈkrʲest], in Latin letters “krest”.
How is крест used in a sentence?
There is a gold cross on top of the church. Translation: На куполе церкви золотой крест.
Is крест part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, крест (cross) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is крест part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, крест (cross) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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