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маляр

Translation of маляр

painter

Russian word in Latin letters: malyar

Meaning of маляр

Russian

человек, который красит здания, стены или предметы

English

a person whose job is painting walls and buildings

painter

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[mɐˈlʲar]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Маляр or художник?

художник

художник = artist who paints pictures

Don't mix them up. Someone who paints pictures — художник; someone who paints walls — маляр.

Художник нарисовал портрет моей бабушки.

The painter did a portrait of my grandmother.

Мы наняли маляра покрасить кухню.

We hired a painter to paint the kitchen.

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. The painter covered the old fence with fresh white paint.

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    Маляр покрасил старый забор свежей белой краской.

  2. The painter wore a mask.

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    Маляр надел маску.

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What does маляр mean?

a person whose job is painting walls and buildings

How do you pronounce маляр?

маляр is pronounced [mɐˈlʲar], in Latin letters “malyar”.

How is маляр used in a sentence?

The painter covered the old fence with fresh white paint. Translation: Маляр покрасил старый забор свежей белой краской.

Is маляр part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, маляр (painter) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is маляр part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, маляр (painter) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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