буква
Translation of буква
letter
Meaning of буква
Знак алфавита, например «А» или «Б».
a sign used for writing, like A, B or C.
Transcription and pronunciation of буква
бу́ква
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈbukvə]
- In Latin letters
- bukva
Traps and common mistakes
Буква or письмо?
письмо
письмо = a letter you send
Don't mix them up. A message you send — письмо; a sign of the alphabet — буква.
Я получил письмо от друга.
I got a letter from a friend.
В этом слове пять букв.
There are five letters in this word.
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The English alphabet has twenty-six letters.
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В английском алфавите двадцать шесть букв.
Write your name in capital letters.
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Напишите своё имя заглавными буквами.
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буква belongs to the topic "School and University →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does буква mean?
a sign used for writing, like A, B or C.
How do you pronounce буква?
буква is pronounced [ˈbukvə], in Latin letters “bukva”.
How is буква used in a sentence?
The English alphabet has twenty-six letters. Translation: В английском алфавите двадцать шесть букв.
Is буква part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, буква (letter) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is буква part of Alphabet vocabulary?
Yes, буква (letter) can be learned in the Alphabet topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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