скука
boredom
lack of interest
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скука with English translation
скука usage examples
During the long flight, boredom made him read the same article twice.
Во время долгого перелёта скука заставила его дважды прочитать одну и ту же статью.
She drew simple pictures to fight boredom on rainy days.
Она рисовала простые рисунки, чтобы бороться со скукой в дождливые дни.
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скука belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
скука synonyms
What's the difference between скука / нудьга / апатия / монотонность / безразличие / праздность
a dull, dragging mood; a mild form of boredom
loss of interest and energy; indifference to activities
boredom caused by repetition and sameness
lack of interest or response; an indifferent attitude
idleness and lack of activities, which often leads to boredom
lack of energy and liveliness; listlessness
physical or mental fatigue that makes everything seem boring
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carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
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How to pronounce скука and what this word means
скука means boredom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce скука
[ˈskukə]
скука translation
boredom
скука examples
Im Unterricht bekam er schnell Langeweile.
скука transcription
[ˈskukə]
Questions about this word
скука meaning: what does it mean?
состояние отсутствия интереса и усталости от монотонности
скука pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
скука is pronounced as [ˈskukə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
скука definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Unterricht bekam er schnell Langeweile. Translation: На уроке ему быстро стало скучно.
Is скука part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, скука (boredom) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is скука part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, скука (boredom) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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