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мечта

Translation of мечта

dream

Meaning of мечта

Russian

То, чего очень хочется добиться в жизни.

English

something you really hope to do or have in your life

dream

Transcription and pronunciation of мечта

мечта́

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[mʲɪˈt͡ɕta]
In Latin letters
mechta

Traps and common mistakes

Мечта or сон?

сон

сон = a dream while you sleep

Don't mix them up. Pictures in your sleep — сон; what you hope for in life — мечта.

Мне приснился странный сон.

I had a strange dream.

Жить у моря — моя давняя мечта.

Living by the sea is my long-held dream.

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  1. Her dream is to become a doctor.

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    Её мечта — стать врачом.

  2. He finally made his dream come true.

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    Он наконец осуществил свою мечту.

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мечта belongs to the topic "Skills and Career →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does мечта mean?

something you really hope to do or have in your life

How do you pronounce мечта?

мечта is pronounced [mʲɪˈt͡ɕta], in Latin letters “mechta”.

How is мечта used in a sentence?

Her dream is to become a doctor. Translation: Её мечта — стать врачом.

Is мечта part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, мечта (dream) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is мечта part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, мечта (dream) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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