прибор
Translation of прибор
instrument
Meaning of прибор
Устройство для измерения или точной работы, например термометр.
a tool or device for measuring or precise work
Transcription and pronunciation of прибор
прибо́р
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [prʲɪˈbor]
- In Latin letters
- pribor
Traps and common mistakes
Прибор or инструмент?
инструмент
инструмент ≠ instrument (device): a tool or musical instrument.
Don't say инструмент for a gauge. A measuring device — прибор; a hammer or violin — инструмент.
Все приборы в кабине самолёта работали.
All the instruments in the cockpit were working.
Молоток лежит в ящике с инструментами.
The hammer is in the toolbox (инструменты = tools, not gauges).
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This instrument measures air pressure.
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Этот прибор измеряет давление воздуха.
The pilot checked the instruments.
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Пилот проверил приборы.
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What does прибор mean?
a tool or device for measuring or precise work
How do you pronounce прибор?
прибор is pronounced [prʲɪˈbor], in Latin letters “pribor”.
How is прибор used in a sentence?
This instrument measures air pressure. Translation: Этот прибор измеряет давление воздуха.
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