район
Translation of район
district
Russian word in Latin letters: rayon / rajon / raen
Meaning of район
часть города или страны со своим названием или назначением
an area of a city or country with its own name or purpose
Pronunciation
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The museum is in the old district.
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Музей находится в старом районе.
That district has many small shops.
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В том районе много маленьких магазинов.
район synonyms
What's the difference between район, округ, микрорайон, and квартал
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A residential area with blocks of flats.
Smaller: a block of streets.
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What does район mean?
an area of a city or country with its own name or purpose
How do you pronounce район?
район is pronounced [rɐˈjon], in Latin letters “rayon”.
How is район used in a sentence?
The museum is in the old district. Translation: Музей находится в старом районе.
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