задержка
Translation of задержка
delay
Russian word in Latin letters: zaderzhka
Meaning of задержка
ситуация, когда что-то начинается позже, чем нужно
a time when something happens later than planned

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Trains sometimes have a short delay in the morning.
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По утрам у поездов иногда бывает небольшая задержка.
Sorry for the delay.
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Извините за задержку.
задержка synonyms
What's the difference between задержка, опоздание, заминка, промедление, and отсрочка
About a person or transport arriving late.
A short hitch or pause, often unplanned.
Delay in acting; bookish, often «без промедления».
Advanced: broader words
A deliberate move to a later date: postponement.
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What does задержка mean?
a time when something happens later than planned
How do you pronounce задержка?
задержка is pronounced [zɐˈdʲerʂkə], in Latin letters “zaderzhka”.
How is задержка used in a sentence?
Trains sometimes have a short delay in the morning. Translation: По утрам у поездов иногда бывает небольшая задержка.
Is задержка part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, задержка (delay) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is задержка part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, задержка (delay) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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