закон
Translation of закон
law
Russian word in Latin letters: zakon
Meaning of закон
Официальное правило, которое должны соблюдать все жители страны.
an official rule that everyone must follow
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Закон or право?
право
право = law as a system or subject; a right
Don't mix them up. Studying law — изучать право; one rule — закон.
Мой брат изучает право в университете.
My brother studies law at university.
Новый закон вступит в силу в мае.
The new law comes into force in May.
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There is a new law against smoking in restaurants.
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Появился новый закон, запрещающий курить в ресторанах.
Driving without a seatbelt is against the law.
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Ездить без ремня безопасности запрещено законом.
закон synonyms
What's the difference between закон and правило
Advanced: broader words
A rule of a game or school, not a law.
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закон meaning: what does it mean?
an official rule that everyone must follow
закон pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
закон is pronounced as [zɐˈkon]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
закон definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a new law against smoking in restaurants. Translation: Появился новый закон, запрещающий курить в ресторанах.
Is закон part of Legal Agreements and Compliance vocabulary?
Yes, закон (law) can be learned in the Legal Agreements and Compliance topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is закон part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, закон (law) 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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