бабочка
Translation of бабочка
bow tie
Meaning of бабочка
галстук в форме банта для торжественных случаев
a short tie shaped like a bow, worn on formal occasions

Transcription and pronunciation of бабочка
ба́бочка
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈbabət͡ɕkə]
- In Latin letters
- babochka
Traps and common mistakes
Бабочка or бант?
бант
бант = a bow of ribbon
Don't mix them up. A ribbon tied on a gift or in hair — бант; a tie worn with a suit — бабочка.
Девочке завязали красный бант.
They tied a red bow in the girl's hair.
Для мальчика на праздник купили бабочку.
We bought a bow tie for the boy's party.
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He wore a black bow tie to the wedding.
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На свадьбу он надел чёрную бабочку.
The baby looks cute in a bow tie.
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Малыш мило выглядит в бабочке.
бабочка synonyms
What's the difference between бабочка and галстук-бабочка
Full, more precise name.
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бабочка belongs to the topic "Accessories →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does бабочка mean?
a short tie shaped like a bow, worn on formal occasions
How do you pronounce бабочка?
бабочка is pronounced [ˈbabət͡ɕkə], in Latin letters “babochka”.
How is бабочка used in a sentence?
He wore a black bow tie to the wedding. Translation: На свадьбу он надел чёрную бабочку.
Is бабочка part of Accessories vocabulary?
Yes, бабочка (bow tie) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is бабочка part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, бабочка (bow tie) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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