яма
Translation of яма
hole
Meaning of яма
углубление в земле, сделанное копанием или возникшее естественно
an empty space in the ground, often made by digging

Transcription and pronunciation of яма
я́ма
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈjamə]
- In Latin letters
- yama
Traps and common mistakes
Яма or дыра?
дыра
дыра = hole through something
Don't say выкопать дыру. A hole you dig in the ground — яма; a hole through a sock or a fence — дыра.
У меня дыра в носке.
I've got a hole in my sock.
Собака выкопала яму под забором.
The dog dug a hole under the fence.
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There's a small hole near the fence.
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У забора есть небольшая яма.
We dug a hole for the new tree.
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Мы выкопали яму для нового дерева.
яма synonyms
What's the difference between яма and ямка
A small, shallow hole.
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яма belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does яма mean?
an empty space in the ground, often made by digging
How do you pronounce яма?
яма is pronounced [ˈjamə], in Latin letters “yama”.
How is яма used in a sentence?
There's a small hole near the fence. Translation: У забора есть небольшая яма.
Is яма part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, яма (hole) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is яма part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, яма (hole) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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