метр
Translation of метр
metre
Russian word in Latin letters: metr
Meaning of метр
Мера длины, сто сантиметров.
a unit for measuring length; it is one hundred centimetres
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Метр or счётчик?
счётчик
счётчик = a meter that measures gas, water or a taxi fare
Don't mix them up. A device that measures use — счётчик; a unit of length — метр.
Мастер пришёл проверить счётчик воды.
A technician came to check the water meter.
Шкаф шириной ровно два метра.
The wardrobe is exactly two meters wide.
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The room is five metres long.
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Комната длиной пять метров.
He ran a hundred metres in twelve seconds.
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Он пробежал сто метров за двенадцать секунд.
The room is five meters long.
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Комната длиной пять метров.
He ran a hundred meters in twelve seconds.
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Он пробежал сто метров за двенадцать секунд.
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What does метр mean?
a unit for measuring length; it is one hundred centimetres
How do you pronounce метр?
метр is pronounced [ˈmʲetr], in Latin letters “metr”.
How is метр used in a sentence?
The room is five metres long. Translation: Комната длиной пять метров.
Is метр part of Numbers vocabulary?
Yes, метр (meter) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is метр part of Mathematics vocabulary?
Yes, метр (meter) can be learned in the Mathematics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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