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перемена

Translation of перемена

break

Meaning of перемена

Russian

короткий отдых между уроками в школе

English

a short time between lessons when children rest or play

перемена

Transcription and pronunciation of перемена

переме́на

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲenə]
In Latin letters
peremena

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Перемена or перерыв?

перерыв

перерыв is a break at work or in a meeting; between school lessons it is перемена.

У нас обеденный перерыв в час.

We have a lunch break at one o'clock.

На перемене ученики выбежали во двор.

The pupils ran into the yard at break.

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  1. We played football during the break.

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    На перемене мы играли в футбол.

  2. The break between lessons is ten minutes long.

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    Перемена между уроками длится десять минут.

  3. We played soccer at recess.

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    На перемене мы играли в футбол.

  4. Recess lasts fifteen minutes.

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    Перемена длится пятнадцать минут.

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What does перемена mean?

a short time between lessons when children rest or play

How do you pronounce перемена?

перемена is pronounced [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲenə], in Latin letters “peremena”.

How is перемена used in a sentence?

We played football during the break. Translation: На перемене мы играли в футбол.

Is перемена part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, перемена (break) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is перемена part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, перемена (break) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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