союз
Translation of союз
union
Meaning of союз
Объединение стран или групп ради общих целей.
a group of countries or organisations that have joined together
Transcription and pronunciation of союз
сою́з
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [sɐˈjus]
- In Latin letters
- soyuz
Traps and common mistakes
Союз or профсоюз?
профсоюз
профсоюз = a trade union of workers
Don't mix them up. Workers protecting their rights — профсоюз; countries joined together — союз.
Профсоюз потребовал повысить зарплаты.
The union demanded higher pay.
Соседние страны создали таможенный союз.
The neighbouring countries created a customs union.
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The European Union has 27 members.
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В Европейский союз входят 27 стран.
The two countries formed a union.
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Две страны образовали союз.
союз synonyms
What's the difference between союз, альянс, and объединение
Alliance: often military or business, for a shared goal.
Advanced: broader words
Broader: any group joined together.
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союз belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does союз mean?
a group of countries or organisations that have joined together
How do you pronounce союз?
союз is pronounced [sɐˈjus], in Latin letters “soyuz”.
How is союз used in a sentence?
The European Union has 27 members. Translation: В Европейский союз входят 27 стран.
Is союз part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, союз (union) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is союз part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, союз (union) 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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