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ток

Translation of ток

current

Russian word in Latin letters: tok

Meaning of ток

Russian

Движение электричества по проводу.

English

a flow of electricity through a wire

current

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈtok]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Ток or течение?

течение

течение = current of water

Don't mix them up. Electricity — ток; moving water in a river — течение.

Течение в реке очень сильное.

The current in the river is very strong.

Если тронуть провод, ударит током.

If you touch the wire, the current will shock you.

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  1. A strong current can kill a person.

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    Сильный ток может убить человека.

  2. The wire carries an electric current.

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    По проводу идёт электрический ток.

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What's the difference between ток and электричество

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электричество

Broader: electricity in general.

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ток belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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ток meaning: what does it mean?

a flow of electricity through a wire

ток pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ток is pronounced as [ˈtok]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ток definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A strong current can kill a person. Translation: Сильный ток может убить человека.

Is ток part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, ток (current) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ток part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, ток (current) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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