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прибор

instrument

Meaning of прибор

Русский

Устройство для измерения или точной работы, например термометр.

English

a tool or device for measuring or precise work

instrument

Pronunciation

Russian
[prʲɪˈbor]
Russian (Russia)

Traps and common mistakes

Прибор or инструмент?

инструмент

инструмент ≠ instrument (device): a tool or musical instrument.

Don't say инструмент for a gauge. A measuring device — прибор; a hammer or violin — инструмент.

Все приборы в кабине самолёта работали.

All the instruments in the cockpit were working.

Молоток лежит в ящике с инструментами.

The hammer is in the toolbox (инструменты = tools, not gauges).

прибор with English translation

прибор usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Этот прибор измеряет давление воздуха.

This instrument measures air pressure.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Пилот проверил приборы.

The pilot checked the instruments.

прибор synonyms

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What's the difference between прибор and устройство

устройство
🇷🇺Russian

Any device or gadget; broader.

very often

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прибор meaning: what does it mean?

a tool or device for measuring or precise work

прибор pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

This instrument measures air pressure. Translation: Этот прибор измеряет давление воздуха.

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