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правитель

Translation of правитель

ruler

Meaning of правитель

Russian

Человек, который управляет страной, например король или император.

English

a person who governs a country, such as a king or an emperor

ruler

Transcription and pronunciation of правитель

прави́тель

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[prɐˈvʲitʲɪlʲ]
In Latin letters
pravitel

Traps and common mistakes

Правитель or линейка?

линейка

линейка = a ruler for drawing lines

Don't mix them up. A tool for measuring — линейка; a king or emperor — правитель.

Начерти линию по линейке.

Draw a line with a ruler.

Новый правитель снизил налоги.

The new ruler lowered taxes.

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  1. He was a wise ruler.

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    Он был мудрым правителем.

  2. The ruler of the country lived in a huge palace.

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    Правитель страны жил в огромном дворце.

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What's the difference between правитель and монарх

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монарх

Only a king, queen or emperor.

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правитель belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does правитель mean?

a person who governs a country, such as a king or an emperor

How do you pronounce правитель?

правитель is pronounced [prɐˈvʲitʲɪlʲ], in Latin letters “pravitel”.

How is правитель used in a sentence?

He was a wise ruler. Translation: Он был мудрым правителем.

Is правитель part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, правитель (ruler) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is правитель part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, правитель (ruler) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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