житель
Translation of житель
resident
Russian word in Latin letters: zhitel
Meaning of житель
человек, который постоянно живёт в этом месте
a person who lives in a particular place
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Житель or резидент?
резидент
резидент ≠ resident: a legal or tax status
Don't say «резиденты города». People who live in a place — жители; legal or tax status — резидент.
Все жители города пришли на праздник.
All the town's residents came to the festival.
Он налоговый резидент этой страны.
He is a tax resident of this country — a legal status, not a local.
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Every resident got a notice about the repairs.
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Каждый житель получил уведомление о ремонте.
A local resident showed us the way.
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Местный житель показал нам дорогу.
житель synonyms
What's the difference between житель and жилец
Lives in a flat or house, often renting.
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Questions about this word
What does житель mean?
a person who lives in a particular place
How do you pronounce житель?
житель is pronounced [ˈʐitʲɪlʲ], in Latin letters “zhitel”.
How is житель used in a sentence?
Every resident got a notice about the repairs. Translation: Каждый житель получил уведомление о ремонте.
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