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папка

Translation of папка

file

Russian word in Latin letters: papka

Meaning of папка

Russian

Обложка или коробка, в которой хранят документы.

English

a cover or box for keeping papers together in order

file

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈpapkə]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Папка or файл?

файл

файл ≠ file (folder): файл = a computer file or plastic sleeve

Don't mix them up. A computer file or a clear plastic sleeve — файл; a folder for papers — папка.

Счета лежат в красной папке.

The bills are in the red file.

Вложи каждый лист в отдельный файл.

Put each sheet in a plastic sleeve, not a file.

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  1. Put the letters in this file.

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    Положи письма в эту папку.

  2. She keeps all her bills in a blue file.

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    Она хранит все счета в синей папке.

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What's the difference between папка and скоросшиватель

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скоросшиватель

A folder with a clip that holds the papers.

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папка belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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папка meaning: what does it mean?

a cover or box for keeping papers together in order

папка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

папка is pronounced as [ˈpapkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

папка definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Put the letters in this file. Translation: Положи письма в эту папку.

Is папка part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, папка (file) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is папка part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, папка (file) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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