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полка

Translation of полка

shelf

Meaning of полка

Russian

горизонтальная поверхность для хранения товаров в магазине

English

a flat board on a wall or in a cupboard for keeping things on

shelf

Transcription and pronunciation of полка

по́лка

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈpolkə]
In Latin letters
polka

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  1. The scarves are on the bottom shelf.

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    Шарфы лежат на нижней полке.

  2. I put the box on the top shelf.

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    Я поставил коробку на верхнюю полку.

полка synonyms

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What's the difference between полка, полочка, книжная полка, and стеллаж

П
🇷🇺Russian
полочка

A small shelf; also sounds softer.

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

Narrower: a shelf for books.

A2rare
🇷🇺Russian

A whole unit with many shelves.

B1rare

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What does полка mean?

a flat board on a wall or in a cupboard for keeping things on

How do you pronounce полка?

полка is pronounced [ˈpolkə], in Latin letters “polka”.

How is полка used in a sentence?

The scarves are on the bottom shelf. Translation: Шарфы лежат на нижней полке.

Is полка part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is полка part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, полка (shelf) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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