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подготовка

Translation of подготовка

preparation

Meaning of подготовка

Russian

то, что делают заранее, чтобы быть готовым к чему-то

English

the work you do to get ready for something

preparation

Transcription and pronunciation of подготовка

подгото́вка

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[pədgɐˈtofkə]
In Latin letters
podgotovka

Traps and common mistakes

Подготовка or приготовление?

приготовление

приготовление = cooking food; also arrangements for an event

Don't mix them up. Food — приготовление; getting ready for an exam or trip — подготовка.

Приготовление ужина заняло весь вечер.

Cooking dinner took the whole evening.

Подготовка к экзамену меня вымотала.

Exam preparation wore me out.

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  1. Preparation for the trip took a week.

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    Подготовка к поездке заняла неделю.

  2. We need more preparation before the presentation.

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    Нам нужно больше подготовки перед презентацией.

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What does подготовка mean?

the work you do to get ready for something

How do you pronounce подготовка?

подготовка is pronounced [pədgɐˈtofkə], in Latin letters “podgotovka”.

How is подготовка used in a sentence?

Preparation for the trip took a week. Translation: Подготовка к поездке заняла неделю.

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