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перекус

Translation of перекус

snack

Meaning of перекус

Russian

лёгкая еда между основными приёмами пищи

English

a small amount of food eaten between meals

snack

Transcription and pronunciation of перекус

переку́с

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[pʲɪrʲɪˈkus]
In Latin letters
perekus

Traps and common mistakes

Перекус or закуска?

закуска

закуска = starter, food served with drinks

Don't mix them up. Food at the start of a meal or with drinks — закуска; a small bite between meals — перекус.

На закуску подали салат и сыр.

Salad and cheese were served as starters.

Яблоко — отличный перекус между уроками.

An apple is a great snack between lessons.

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  1. I grabbed a snack after work.

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    После работы я взял себе перекус.

  2. The kids wanted a snack before dinner.

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    Дети хотели перекус перед ужином.

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What does перекус mean?

a small amount of food eaten between meals

How do you pronounce перекус?

перекус is pronounced [pʲɪrʲɪˈkus], in Latin letters “perekus”.

How is перекус used in a sentence?

I grabbed a snack after work. Translation: После работы я взял себе перекус.

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