вовремя
Translation of вовремя
on time
Meaning of вовремя
точно к назначенному сроку, без опоздания
at the planned or expected time; not late

Transcription and pronunciation of вовремя
во́время
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈvovrʲɪmʲə]
- In Latin letters
- vovremya
Traps and common mistakes
Вовремя or во время?
во время
во время = during (+ genitive)
Don't mix them up. During something — «во время фильма» (two words); not late — «вовремя» (one word).
Во время фильма нельзя говорить.
You can't talk during the film.
Фильм начался вовремя.
The film started on time.
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He is always on time.
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Он всегда приходит вовремя.
The train arrived on time.
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Поезд прибыл вовремя.
вовремя synonyms
What's the difference between вовремя, по расписанию, в срок, без опоздания, and своевременно
According to the timetable: trains, buses, plans.
By the deadline: about work, tasks, payments.
Literally 'without being late'; stresses no delay.
Formal or official: at the proper time.
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вовремя belongs to the topic "Transport →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does вовремя mean?
at the planned or expected time; not late
How do you pronounce вовремя?
вовремя is pronounced [ˈvovrʲɪmʲə], in Latin letters “vovremya”.
How is вовремя used in a sentence?
He is always on time. Translation: Он всегда приходит вовремя.
Is вовремя part of Transport vocabulary?
Yes, вовремя (on time) can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is вовремя part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, вовремя (on time) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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