письмо
Translation of письмо
letter
Meaning of письмо
письменное сообщение, которое кому-то отправляют
a written message sent to someone
Transcription and pronunciation of письмо
письмо́
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [pʲɪsʲˈmo]
- In Latin letters
- pismo
Traps and common mistakes
Письмо or буква?
буква
буква = a letter of the alphabet
Don't mix them up. A sign of the alphabet — буква; a message you send — письмо.
В русском алфавите тридцать три буквы.
There are thirty-three letters in the Russian alphabet.
Я отправил письмо по почте.
I sent the letter by post.
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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.
She wrote a letter to her sister.
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Она написала письмо своей сестре.
He left a letter on the kitchen table.
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Он оставил письмо на кухонном столе.
письмо synonyms
What's the difference between письмо, записка, and послание
Advanced: broader words
A short note, often left, not sent
Elevated: an important message
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письмо belongs to the topic "Business Email →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does письмо mean?
a written message sent to someone
How do you pronounce письмо?
письмо is pronounced [pʲɪsʲˈmo], in Latin letters “pismo”.
How is письмо used in a sentence?
She wrote a letter to her sister. Translation: Она написала письмо своей сестре.
Is письмо part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, письмо (letter) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is письмо part of Work English vocabulary?
Yes, письмо (letter) can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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