смотреть
Translation of смотреть
watch
Meaning of смотреть
Долго следить глазами, например за фильмом или игрой.
to look at something for a period of time, like TV or a game
Transcription and pronunciation of смотреть
смотре́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [smɐˈtrʲetʲ]
- In Latin letters
- smotret
Traps and common mistakes
Смотреть or видеть?
видеть
видеть = to see, notice
Don't mix them up. You notice something — «Я тебя вижу»; you follow a film or game — «Я смотрю матч».
Я вижу тебя в окно.
I can see you through the window.
Мы смотрим матч по телевизору.
We're watching the match on TV.
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We watched the news last night.
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Вчера вечером мы смотрели новости.
The children are watching TV.
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Дети смотрят телевизор.
смотреть synonyms
What's the difference between смотреть and наблюдать
To observe closely; a bit more formal.
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смотреть belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does смотреть mean?
to look at something for a period of time, like TV or a game
How do you pronounce смотреть?
смотреть is pronounced [smɐˈtrʲetʲ], in Latin letters “smotret”.
How is смотреть used in a sentence?
We watched the news last night. Translation: Вчера вечером мы смотрели новости.
Is смотреть part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, смотреть (watch) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is смотреть part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, смотреть (watch) 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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