спутник
Translation of спутник
companion
Russian word in Latin letters: sputnik
Meaning of спутник
человек, сопровождающий другого в поездке или жизни
a person who travels or spends time with you
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Спутник or компаньон?
компаньон
компаньон ≠ companion: mostly a business partner
Don't mix them up. Someone travelling or walking with you — спутник; a co-owner of a business — компаньон.
В поездке у меня был приятный спутник.
I had a pleasant companion on the trip.
Он открыл кафе вместе с компаньоном.
He opened a café with a business partner, not a companion.
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She was my companion on the trip.
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Она была моей спутницей в поездке.
He was a quiet companion.
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Он был тихим спутником.
спутник synonyms
What's the difference between спутник, спутница, попутчик, and сопровождающий
About a woman.
Someone who officially accompanies others: guide, chaperone.
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спутник belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does спутник mean?
a person who travels or spends time with you
How do you pronounce спутник?
спутник is pronounced [ˈsputnʲik], in Latin letters “sputnik”.
How is спутник used in a sentence?
She was my companion on the trip. Translation: Она была моей спутницей в поездке.
Is спутник part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, спутник (companion) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is спутник part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, спутник (companion) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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