чужак
Translation of чужак
outsider
Meaning of чужак
человек, не входящий в данную группу или круг
person who does not belong to a particular group
Transcription and pronunciation of чужак
чужа́к
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [t͡ɕʊˈʐak]
- In Latin letters
- chuzhak
Traps and common mistakes
Чужак or аутсайдер?
аутсайдер
«Аутсайдер» ≠ outsider: аутсайдер is the underdog
Don't mix up «чужак» and «аутсайдер»: an аутсайдер is the weakest competitor, while a чужак is someone who doesn't belong.
В маленькой деревне новый сосед долго был чужаком.
In the small village the new neighbour was an outsider for a long time.
Эта команда — главный аутсайдер чемпионата.
This team is the biggest underdog of the championship.
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At the party, I felt like an outsider.
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На вечеринке я чувствовал себя чужаком.
They treated him as an outsider.
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К нему относились как к чужаку.
чужак synonyms
What's the difference between чужак, посторонний, чужой, and изгой
Not part of this group or place; common on signs.
Everyday 'not one of us': Он здесь чужой.
Stronger: someone pushed out and rejected by everyone.
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What does чужак mean?
person who does not belong to a particular group
How do you pronounce чужак?
чужак is pronounced [t͡ɕʊˈʐak], in Latin letters “chuzhak”.
How is чужак used in a sentence?
At the party, I felt like an outsider. Translation: На вечеринке я чувствовал себя чужаком.
Is чужак part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, чужак (outsider) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is чужак part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, чужак (outsider) 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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