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ключ

Translation of ключ

key

Russian word in Latin letters: klyuch

Meaning of ключ

Russian

металлический инструмент для открывания замка

English

tool to open lock

key

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈklʲut͡ɕ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Ключ к двери or ключ от двери?

ключ от двери

ключ от двери = the key to the door

Don't say ключ к двери. For a lock, use от: ключ от двери, ключ от машины.

Где ключ от машины?

Where's the car key?

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. She keeps the key in her bag.

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    Она держит ключ в сумке.

  2. I can't find the key for the back gate.

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    Я не могу найти ключ от задних ворот.

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ключик

Diminutive: small key, or said kindly.

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What does ключ mean?

tool to open lock

How do you pronounce ключ?

ключ is pronounced [ˈklʲut͡ɕ], in Latin letters “klyuch”.

How is ключ used in a sentence?

She keeps the key in her bag. Translation: Она держит ключ в сумке.

Is ключ part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, ключ (key) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ключ part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, ключ (key) 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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