железная дорога
Translation of железная дорога
railway
Russian word in Latin letters: zheleznaya doroga
Meaning of железная дорога
сеть рельсов и инфраструктуры для поездов
a system of tracks on which trains run

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The village grew after the new railway opened.
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Посёлок вырос после открытия новой железной дороги.
He works for the national railway as an engineer.
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Он работает инженером на национальной железной дороге.
The village grew after the new railroad opened.
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Посёлок вырос после открытия новой железной дороги.
The railroad goes along the river.
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Железная дорога идёт вдоль реки.
железная дорога synonyms
What's the difference between железная дорога and ж/д
Written abbreviation: ж/д вокзал, ж/д билеты.
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железная дорога belongs to the topic "On the Road →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does железная дорога mean?
a system of tracks on which trains run
How do you pronounce железная дорога?
железная дорога is pronounced [ʐɨˈlʲeznəjə dɐˈroɡə], in Latin letters “zheleznaya doroga”.
How is железная дорога used in a sentence?
The village grew after the new railway opened. Translation: Посёлок вырос после открытия новой железной дороги.
Is железная дорога part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, железная дорога (railway) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is железная дорога part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, железная дорога (railway) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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