Learning language
Translation language
Noun · less common

якорь

Translation of якорь

anchor

Meaning of якорь

Russian

Тяжёлое металлическое приспособление, которое удерживает судно на месте.

English

a heavy metal object dropped from a ship into the water to keep it in one place

якорь

Transcription and pronunciation of якорь

я́корь

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈjakərʲ]
In Latin letters
yakor

Try translating it yourself

Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. The ship dropped anchor near a small island.

    Show translationHide translation

    Корабль бросил якорь у небольшого острова.

  2. The sailors slowly pulled up the heavy anchor.

    Show translationHide translation

    Моряки медленно подняли тяжёлый якорь.

Learn by topic

якорь belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for якорь

Questions about this word

What does якорь mean?

a heavy metal object dropped from a ship into the water to keep it in one place

How do you pronounce якорь?

якорь is pronounced [ˈjakərʲ], in Latin letters “yakor”.

How is якорь used in a sentence?

The ship dropped anchor near a small island. Translation: Корабль бросил якорь у небольшого острова.

Is якорь part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, якорь (anchor) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is якорь part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, якорь (anchor) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn якорь in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy