ранний
Translation of ранний
early
Meaning of ранний
происходящий раньше ожидаемого или обычного времени
happening before the expected or usual time

Transcription and pronunciation of ранний
ра́нний
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈranʲnʲij]
- In Latin letters
- ranniy
Traps and common mistakes
Ранний or рано?
рано
рано = early (adverb, with a verb)
Don't mix them up. Before a noun — ранний (ранний поезд); with a verb — рано (Я встал рано).
Я сегодня встал очень рано.
I got up very early today.
Мы выбрали самый ранний рейс.
We chose the earliest flight.
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They usually catch the early train to the city.
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Они обычно садятся на ранний поезд до города.
The early trains are usually less crowded on Sundays.
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Ранние поезда по воскресеньям обычно менее переполнены.
ранний synonyms
What's the difference between ранний, досрочный, преждевременный, and начальный
Advanced: broader words
Before an official deadline: early elections, early repayment.
Too early, before the right time; often negative.
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What does ранний mean?
happening before the expected or usual time
How do you pronounce ранний?
ранний is pronounced [ˈranʲnʲij], in Latin letters “ranniy”.
How is ранний used in a sentence?
They usually catch the early train to the city. Translation: Они обычно садятся на ранний поезд до города.
Is ранний part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, ранний (early) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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