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приветствие

Translation of приветствие

greeting

Meaning of приветствие

Russian

слова или жест, которыми здороваются

English

words or an action used to greet someone

greeting

Transcription and pronunciation of приветствие

приве́тствие

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[prʲɪˈvʲet͡stvʲɪjɪ]
In Latin letters
privetstvie

Traps and common mistakes

Приветствие or поздравление?

поздравление

поздравление = congratulations, holiday or birthday wishes

Don't mix them up. Saying hello — приветствие; wishes for a birthday or holiday (Season's greetings, greeting card) — поздравление.

Спасибо за поздравление с днём рождения!

Thanks for the birthday greetings!

Она махнула рукой в знак приветствия.

She waved in greeting.

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  1. A smile is the best greeting.

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    Улыбка — лучшее приветствие.

  2. We got a warm greeting at the door.

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    У двери нас ждало тёплое приветствие.

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What's the difference between приветствие and привет

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привет

'Hi'; as a noun only in «передай привет» (send my greetings).

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What does приветствие mean?

words or an action used to greet someone

How do you pronounce приветствие?

приветствие is pronounced [prʲɪˈvʲet͡stvʲɪjɪ], in Latin letters “privetstvie”.

How is приветствие used in a sentence?

A smile is the best greeting. Translation: Улыбка — лучшее приветствие.

Is приветствие part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, приветствие (greeting) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is приветствие part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, приветствие (greeting) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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