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шарф

Translation of шарф

scarf

Meaning of шарф

Russian

полоска ткани для утепления или украшения шеи

English

a cloth worn around the neck

scarf

Transcription and pronunciation of шарф

Transcription
[ˈʂarf]
In Latin letters
sharf

Traps and common mistakes

Шарф or платок?

платок

платок = headscarf, a square scarf

Don't mix them up. A long warm one for the neck — шарф; a square one, tied on the head — платок.

Бабушка повязала на голову платок.

Grandma tied a scarf over her head.

Зимой без шарфа мёрзнет шея.

In winter your neck gets cold without a scarf.

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  1. She wore a warm scarf.

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    Она была в тёплом шарфе.

  2. Don't forget your scarf!

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    Не забудь шарф!

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What's the difference between шарф and шарфик

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шарфик

small or thin scarf; affectionate

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шарф belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does шарф mean?

a cloth worn around the neck

How do you pronounce шарф?

шарф is pronounced [ˈʂarf], in Latin letters “sharf”.

How is шарф used in a sentence?

She wore a warm scarf. Translation: Она была в тёплом шарфе.

Is шарф part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, шарф (scarf) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is шарф part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, шарф (scarf) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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