группа
Translation of группа
band
Meaning of группа
музыкальный коллектив, играющий вместе
a group of musicians who play together
Transcription and pronunciation of группа
гру́ппа
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈgrupə]
- In Latin letters
- gruppa
Traps and common mistakes
Группа or банда?
банда
банда ≠ band: a criminal gang
Don't say банда about musicians. A music band — группа; criminals — банда.
Мы ходили на концерт любимой группы.
We went to our favourite band's concert.
Полиция поймала банду воров.
The police caught a gang of thieves — not a band.
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The band will start playing at eight.
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Группа начнёт играть в восемь.
My sister joined a school band.
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Моя сестра присоединилась к школьной группе.
группа synonyms
What's the difference between группа, ансамбль, and оркестр
Advanced: broader words
A group of performers, often folk or classical.
A large group with a conductor; brass band = духовой оркестр.
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Questions about this word
What does группа mean?
a group of musicians who play together
How do you pronounce группа?
группа is pronounced [ˈgrupə], in Latin letters “gruppa”.
How is группа used in a sentence?
The band will start playing at eight. Translation: Группа начнёт играть в восемь.
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