ask a local
спросить у местных
Let's ask a local how to reach the harbor.
Давай спросим у местных, как добраться до гавани.
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local
local
Meaning of local
English
a person who lives in a particular place
Русский
человек, постоянно проживающий в данном населенном пункте
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈləʊkəl/
American English
/ˈloʊkəl/
local with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом local
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Общаться с местными
Talking with localstalk to locals
поговорить с местными жителями
The best way to find good food is to talk to locals.
Лучший способ найти вкусную еду — поговорить с местными жителями.
- meet the localsпознакомиться с местными жителями
Местные жители
The locals themselvesthe locals
местные
The locals invited us to their street party.
Местные пригласили нас на свой уличный праздник.
popular with locals
популярный у местных
This quiet beach is popular with locals but not tourists.
Этот тихий пляж популярен у местных, но не у туристов.
- a friendly localприветливый местный житель
local usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
A local showed us a quiet lane.
Местный житель показал нам тихую улочку.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Ask a local for the best bakery.
Спросите у местного жителя, где лучшая пекарня.
local synonyms
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What's the difference between local, resident, inhabitant, and native
ENResidents must clear snow from the pavement in front of their houses.
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🇬🇧English
inhabitant
formal or written word
A1often
ENThe inhabitants of the island rely on fishing.
ENShe's a native of the island and knows all the local customs.
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local meaning: what does it mean?
a person who lives in a particular place
local pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
local is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
local definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Местный житель показал нам тихую улочку. Translation: A local showed us a quiet lane.
Is local part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, local can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is local part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
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