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вовремя

Translation of вовремя

on time

Meaning of вовремя

Russian

точно к назначенному сроку, без опоздания

English

at the planned or expected time; not late

on time

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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  1. He is always on time.

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    Он всегда приходит вовремя.

  2. The train arrived on time.

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    Поезд прибыл вовремя.

вовремя synonyms

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What's the difference between вовремя, по расписанию, в срок, без опоздания, and своевременно

П
🇷🇺Russian
по расписанию

According to the timetable: trains, buses, plans.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в срок

By the deadline: about work, tasks, payments.

Б
🇷🇺Russian
без опоздания

Literally 'without being late'; stresses no delay.

С
🇷🇺Russian
своевременно

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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