средства
Translation of средства
funds
Meaning of средства
деньги, предназначенные для определённой цели
money available for a purpose
Transcription and pronunciation of средства
сре́дства
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈsrʲet͡stvə]
- In Latin letters
- sredstva
Traps and common mistakes
Средства or фонд?
фонд
фонд ≠ funds: a foundation or a named fund
Don't say «у нас нет фондов». Money for a purpose — средства; a charity or special fund — фонд.
У школы нет средств на новый спортзал.
The school has no funds for a new gym.
Фонд помогает больным детям.
The foundation helps sick children (an organisation, not money).
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We have enough funds to start the project.
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У нас достаточно средств, чтобы начать проект.
The charity raised funds for the shelter.
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Благотворительная организация собрала средства для приюта.
средства synonyms
What's the difference between средства, деньги, финансирование, финансы, and капитал
Advanced: broader words
Money matters in general, of a company or a person.
Money invested in a business.
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Questions about this word
What does средства mean?
money available for a purpose
How do you pronounce средства?
средства is pronounced [ˈsrʲet͡stvə], in Latin letters “sredstva”.
How is средства used in a sentence?
We have enough funds to start the project. Translation: У нас достаточно средств, чтобы начать проект.
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