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признак

Translation of признак

sign

Meaning of признак

Russian

То, что показывает, что что-то есть или скоро случится, например тучи перед дождём.

English

something that shows that something exists or will happen, e.g. dark clouds before rain

sign

Transcription and pronunciation of признак

при́знак

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈprʲiznək]
In Latin letters
priznak

Traps and common mistakes

Признак or знак?

знак

знак = a road sign, symbol or omen

Don't mix them up. Something that shows rain or illness — признак; a road sign, a symbol or an omen («хороший знак») — знак.

У дороги стоит знак «Стоп».

There is a stop sign by the road.

Кашель — признак простуды.

A cough is a sign of a cold.

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. Dark clouds are a sign of rain.

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    Тёмные тучи — признак дождя.

  2. A fever can be a sign of illness.

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    Высокая температура может быть признаком болезни.

признак synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between признак, свидетельство, and симптом

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свидетельство

More formal: evidence that something is true.

Advanced: broader words

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симптом

Narrower: a sign of an illness.

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признак belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does признак mean?

something that shows that something exists or will happen, e.g. dark clouds before rain

How do you pronounce признак?

признак is pronounced [ˈprʲiznək], in Latin letters “priznak”.

How is признак used in a sentence?

Dark clouds are a sign of rain. Translation: Тёмные тучи — признак дождя.

Is признак part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, признак (sign) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is признак part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, признак (sign) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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