Learning language
Translation language
Noun · B2 · rare

зажим

Translation of зажим

clip

Meaning of зажим

Russian

небольшая металлическая или пластиковая вещица, которой скрепляют предметы

English

a small metal or plastic object used for fastening things together

clip

Transcription and pronunciation of зажим

зажи́м

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[zɐˈʐɨm]
In Latin letters
zazhim

Traps and common mistakes

Зажим or клип?

клип

клип = a music video

Don't mix them up. A small thing that holds papers or wires — зажим; a music video — клип.

Группа сняла новый клип.

The band shot a new music video.

Зажим держит бумаги на доске.

The clip holds the papers on the board.

Зажим or ролик?

ролик

ролик = a short video clip

Don't mix them up. A small thing that holds papers — зажим; a short video — ролик.

Посмотри этот смешной ролик.

Watch this funny clip.

Прицепи зажим к краю листа.

Attach the clip to the edge of the sheet.

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. He fastened the note with a clip.

    Show translationHide translation

    Он прикрепил записку зажимом.

  2. I need a clip for these papers.

    Show translationHide translation

    Мне нужен зажим для этих бумаг.

зажим synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between зажим, скрепка, заколка, and прищепка

Advanced: broader words

С
🇷🇺Russian
скрепка

A small wire clip for papers.

З
🇷🇺Russian
заколка

A clip for hair.

П
🇷🇺Russian
прищепка

A clip for hanging laundry.

Related words and lists for зажим

Questions about this word

What does зажим mean?

a small metal or plastic object used for fastening things together

How do you pronounce зажим?

зажим is pronounced [zɐˈʐɨm], in Latin letters “zazhim”.

How is зажим used in a sentence?

He fastened the note with a clip. Translation: Он прикрепил записку зажимом.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn зажим 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