сначала
Translation of сначала
initially
Meaning of сначала
На первом этапе, до того как что-то изменилось.
at the beginning, before something changed
Transcription and pronunciation of сначала
снача́ла
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [snɐˈt͡ɕaɫə]
- In Latin letters
- snachala
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Initially, she was nervous about the interview.
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Сначала она нервничала из-за собеседования.
Initially, the room looked empty.
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Сначала комната казалась пустой.
сначала synonyms
What's the difference between сначала, вначале, первоначально, изначально, and сперва
Almost the same: in the early period.
Formal: initially, at first, as planned.
From the very start, by the original plan.
Advanced: broader words
Conversational for сначала.
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Questions about this word
What does сначала mean?
at the beginning, before something changed
How do you pronounce сначала?
сначала is pronounced [snɐˈt͡ɕaɫə], in Latin letters “snachala”.
How is сначала used in a sentence?
Initially, she was nervous about the interview. Translation: Сначала она нервничала из-за собеседования.
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