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подготовка

Translation of подготовка

preparation

Russian word in Latin letters: podgotovka

Meaning of подготовка

Russian

то, что делают заранее, чтобы быть готовым к чему-то

English

the work you do to get ready for something

preparation

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[pədgɐˈtofkə]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Подготовка or приготовление?

приготовление

приготовление = cooking food; also arrangements for an event

Don't mix them up. Food — приготовление; getting ready for an exam or trip — подготовка.

Приготовление ужина заняло весь вечер.

Cooking dinner took the whole evening.

Подготовка к экзамену меня вымотала.

Exam preparation wore me out.

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  1. Preparation for the trip took a week.

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    Подготовка к поездке заняла неделю.

  2. We need more preparation before the presentation.

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    Нам нужно больше подготовки перед презентацией.

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подготовка meaning: what does it mean?

the work you do to get ready for something

подготовка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

подготовка is pronounced as [pədgɐˈtofkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

подготовка definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Preparation for the trip took a week. Translation: Подготовка к поездке заняла неделю.

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