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светофор

Translation of светофор

traffic light

Meaning of светофор

Russian

устройство с цветными огнями, которое управляет движением

English

a set of lights that tells traffic when to stop and go

traffic light

Transcription and pronunciation of светофор

светофо́р

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[svʲetɐˈfor]
In Latin letters
svetofor

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  1. Wait for the traffic light to turn green.

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    Подожди, пока светофор загорится зелёным.

  2. The traffic light is broken.

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    Светофор не работает.

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What does светофор mean?

a set of lights that tells traffic when to stop and go

How do you pronounce светофор?

светофор is pronounced [svʲetɐˈfor], in Latin letters “svetofor”.

How is светофор used in a sentence?

Wait for the traffic light to turn green. Translation: Подожди, пока светофор загорится зелёным.

Is светофор part of Transport vocabulary?

Yes, светофор (traffic light) can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is светофор part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, светофор (traffic light) 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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