люди
Translation of люди
people
Russian word in Latin letters: lyudi
Meaning of люди
много человек; человечество в целом
humans in general
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Пять людей or пять человек?
пять человек
пять человек = five people (after numbers)
Don't say «пять людей». After numbers use человек — пять человек.
В комнате было пять человек.
There were five people in the room.
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People often help each other.
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Люди часто помогают друг другу.
Some people prefer tea in the morning.
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Некоторые люди предпочитают чай по утрам.
люди synonyms
What's the difference between люди and народ
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люди belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does люди mean?
humans in general
How do you pronounce люди?
люди is pronounced [ˈlʲudʲi], in Latin letters “lyudi”.
How is люди used in a sentence?
People often help each other. Translation: Люди часто помогают друг другу.
Is люди part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, люди (people) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is люди part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, люди (people) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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