начальник
Translation of начальник
chief
Meaning of начальник
главный человек в группе или службе, например в полиции
the leader or head of a group or organisation
Transcription and pronunciation of начальник
нача́льник
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [nɐˈt͡ɕalʲnʲɪk]
- In Latin letters
- nachalnik
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The police chief spoke to reporters.
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Начальник полиции выступил перед журналистами.
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начальник synonyms
What's the difference between начальник, руководитель, глава, босс, and шеф
More formal: head of a team or department.
Informal, from English: boss.
Advanced: broader words
Informal: boss; also a head chef.
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начальник belongs to the topic "In the Office →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does начальник mean?
the leader or head of a group or organisation
How do you pronounce начальник?
начальник is pronounced [nɐˈt͡ɕalʲnʲɪk], in Latin letters “nachalnik”.
How is начальник used in a sentence?
The police chief spoke to reporters. Translation: Начальник полиции выступил перед журналистами.
Is начальник part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, начальник (chief) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is начальник part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, начальник (chief) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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