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приём

Translation of приём

reception

Meaning of приём

Russian

Официальная вечеринка, например после свадьбы или в честь гостя.

English

a formal party, for example after a wedding

reception

Transcription and pronunciation of приём

приём

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[prʲɪˈjɵm]
In Latin letters
priyom / prijom / priem

Traps and common mistakes

Приём or ресепшен?

ресепшен

ресепшен ≠ reception (party): a hotel front desk

Don't mix them up. A formal party — приём; ресепшен is only the front desk in a hotel or office.

После свадьбы был приём в ресторане.

After the wedding there was a reception at a restaurant.

Ключи можно оставить на ресепшене.

You can leave the keys at the front desk, not a party.

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  1. The wedding reception was in a big hall.

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    Свадебный приём проходил в большом зале.

  2. The embassy held a reception for the guests.

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    Посольство устроило приём для гостей.

приём synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between приём, банкет, and вечеринка

Б
🇷🇺Russian
банкет

A formal dinner at tables.

Advanced: broader words

В
🇷🇺Russian
вечеринка

An informal party; not for an official reception.

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приём belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does приём mean?

a formal party, for example after a wedding

How do you pronounce приём?

приём is pronounced [prʲɪˈjɵm], in Latin letters “priyom”.

How is приём used in a sentence?

The wedding reception was in a big hall. Translation: Свадебный приём проходил в большом зале.

Is приём part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, приём (reception) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is приём part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, приём (reception) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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