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заранее

Translation of заранее

in advance

Meaning of заранее

Russian

раньше нужного срока, например купить билеты

English

before the time when something happens or is needed

in advance

Transcription and pronunciation of заранее

зара́нее

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[zɐˈranʲɪjə]
In Latin letters
zaranee

Traps and common mistakes

Заранее or авансом?

авансом

авансом ≠ in advance: авансом is only about paying before the work

Don't confuse them: doing something ahead of time is заранее, авансом means paying before the work is done.

Лучше купить билеты заранее.

It's better to buy the tickets in advance.

Мастеру заплатили половину авансом.

The repairman was paid half up front.

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  1. We pay rent in advance for the first month.

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    Мы платим аренду заранее за первый месяц.

  2. Please tell me in advance.

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    Пожалуйста, скажи мне заранее.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between заранее, предварительно, and заблаговременно

П
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предварительно

First, before the main step; in instructions.

З
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заблаговременно

Formal, in official notices.

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заранее belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does заранее mean?

before the time when something happens or is needed

How do you pronounce заранее?

заранее is pronounced [zɐˈranʲɪjə], in Latin letters “zaranee”.

How is заранее used in a sentence?

We pay rent in advance for the first month. Translation: Мы платим аренду заранее за первый месяц.

Is заранее part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, заранее (in advance) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is заранее part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, заранее (in advance) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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