Learning language
Translation language
Noun · A2 · common

след

Translation of след

mark

Russian word in Latin letters: sled

Meaning of след

Russian

Пятно или отметина на поверхности, например от чашки.

English

a small dirty spot or line left on a surface

mark

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈslʲet]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

След or оценка?

оценка

оценка = a mark at school (a grade)

Don't mix them up. A grade at school — оценка; a dirty spot — след.

Он получил хорошую оценку по математике.

He got a good mark in maths.

От грязной обуви на полу остался след.

The dirty shoes left a mark on the floor.

След or марка?

марка

марка ≠ mark: a stamp or a brand

Don't say марка for a dirty spot. A spot left by something — след; a postage stamp or brand — марка.

От чашки на столе остался мокрый след.

The cup left a wet mark on the table.

Наклей марку на конверт.

Put a stamp on the envelope — a stamp, not a mark.

Try translating it yourself

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. There is a coffee mark on the table.

    Show translationHide translation

    На столе след от кофе.

  2. The dog left dirty marks on the floor.

    Show translationHide translation

    Собака оставила грязные следы на полу.

след synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between след, пятно, and отметина

П
🇷🇺Russian
пятно

A dirty spot, often from liquid; след is broader.

Advanced: broader words

О
🇷🇺Russian
отметина

A visible mark, often from a hit or on skin.

Learn by topic

след belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for след

Questions about this word

What does след mean?

a small dirty spot or line left on a surface

How do you pronounce след?

след is pronounced [ˈslʲet], in Latin letters “sled”.

How is след used in a sentence?

There is a coffee mark on the table. Translation: На столе след от кофе.

Is след part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, след (mark) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is след part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, след (mark) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn след in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy