опекун
Translation of опекун
guardian
Meaning of опекун
взрослый, который заботится о ребёнке и отвечает за него
an adult who cares for a child
Transcription and pronunciation of опекун
опеку́н
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɐpʲɪˈkun]
- In Latin letters
- opekun
Traps and common mistakes
Опекун or страж?
страж
страж = a guard, protector in stories and films
Don't mix them up. An adult caring for a child — опекун; a guard in a story — страж.
У ворот замка стоял страж.
A guardian stood at the castle gate.
После смерти родителей опекуном мальчика стал дядя.
After his parents died, the boy's uncle became his guardian.
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Her guardian picked her up from school.
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Опекун забрал её из школы.
The court appointed a guardian for the child.
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Суд назначил ребёнку опекуна.
опекун synonyms
What's the difference between опекун and попечитель
Advanced: broader words
Legal word for a guardian of a teenager aged 14–18.
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опекун belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does опекун mean?
an adult who cares for a child
How do you pronounce опекун?
опекун is pronounced [ɐpʲɪˈkun], in Latin letters “opekun”.
How is опекун used in a sentence?
Her guardian picked her up from school. Translation: Опекун забрал её из школы.
Is опекун part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, опекун (guardian) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is опекун part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, опекун (guardian) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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