смена
Translation of смена
shift
Russian word in Latin letters: smena
Meaning of смена
Часть рабочих суток, когда работает одна группа людей, например ночью.
a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital

Pronunciation
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Смена or сдвиг?
сдвиг
сдвиг = a move or change in position
Don't say «ночной сдвиг». Сдвиг is a move or change; a work period is смена — ночная смена.
В переговорах наметился сдвиг.
There's been a shift in the talks.
Его смена заканчивается в полночь.
His shift ends at midnight.
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She works the night shift.
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Она работает в ночную смену.
My shift starts at eight.
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Моя смена начинается в восемь.
смена synonyms
What's the difference between смена and дежурство
Being on duty: doctors, guards, often at night.
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смена meaning: what does it mean?
a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital
смена pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
смена is pronounced as [ˈsmʲenə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
смена definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She works the night shift. Translation: Она работает в ночную смену.
Is смена part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, смена (shift) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is смена part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?
Yes, смена (shift) can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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