фамилия
last name
a person's family name
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фамилия with English translation
фамилия usage examples
I changed my last name after the wedding.
Я поменяла фамилию после свадьбы.
His last name is easy to remember.
Его фамилию легко запомнить.
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фамилия belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
фамилия synonyms
What's the difference between фамилия / фамилия по мужу / девичья фамилия
The standard word for a person's family name.
A woman's surname after marriage, taken from her husband's surname.
A woman's surname before marriage.
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How to pronounce фамилия and what this word means
фамилия means last name. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce фамилия
[fɐˈmʲilʲɪjə]
фамилия translation
last name
фамилия examples
Wie lautet Ihr Nachname?
фамилия transcription
[fɐˈmʲilʲɪjə]
Questions about this word
фамилия meaning: what does it mean?
фамилия человека, часть полного имени
фамилия pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
фамилия is pronounced as [fɐˈmʲilʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
фамилия definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wie lautet Ihr Nachname? Translation: Какая у вас фамилия?
Is фамилия part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, фамилия (last name) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is фамилия part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, фамилия (last name) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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