роман
affair
Meaning of роман
Тайные любовные отношения, обычно вне брака.
a secret romantic relationship, usually outside marriage

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Роман or афера?
афера
афера ≠ affair: a scam, a shady deal
Don't say афера for a love affair. A fraud or scam — афера; a secret relationship — роман.
У него был роман с соседкой.
He had an affair with his neighbour.
Его поймали на финансовой афере.
He was caught in a financial scam, not an affair.
роман with English translation
роман usage examples
У него был роман с коллегой.
He had an affair with a colleague.
Её муж узнал об этом романе.
Her husband found out about the affair.
роман synonyms
What's the difference between роман, интрижка, связь, измена, and дело
Informal: a short, casual affair.
Neutral or bookish: a sexual relationship outside marriage.
Advanced: broader words
Cheating as an act, not the relationship itself.
Another meaning of affair: a matter, business.
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роман meaning: what does it mean?
a secret romantic relationship, usually outside marriage
роман pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
роман is pronounced as [rɐˈman]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
роман definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He had an affair with a colleague. Translation: У него был роман с коллегой.
Is роман part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, роман (affair) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is роман part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, роман (affair) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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