крепость
Translation of крепость
fortress
Meaning of крепость
военное сооружение с толстыми стенами для обороны
a large strong building with thick walls, built to defend a place

Transcription and pronunciation of крепость
кре́пость
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈkrʲepəsʲtʲ]
- In Latin letters
- krepost
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The view from the fortress is great.
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С крепости открывается отличный вид.
We visited an old fortress by the sea.
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Мы побывали в старой крепости у моря.
крепость synonyms
What's the difference between крепость, форт, кремль, замок, and цитадель
A smaller military fort.
Advanced: broader words
The fortress in the centre of an old Russian town.
A castle: a fortified home of a lord or king.
The inner stronghold of a city or fortress.
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What does крепость mean?
a large strong building with thick walls, built to defend a place
How do you pronounce крепость?
крепость is pronounced [ˈkrʲepəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “krepost”.
How is крепость used in a sentence?
The view from the fortress is great. Translation: С крепости открывается отличный вид.
Is крепость part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, крепость (fortress) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is крепость part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, крепость (fortress) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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