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ель

Translation of ель

spruce

Meaning of ель

Russian

Хвойное высокое дерево с жесткими иголками и шишками.

English

a tall evergreen coniferous tree with stiff needles and hanging cones

spruce

Transcription and pronunciation of ель

Transcription
[ˈjelʲ]
In Latin letters
el

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  1. The spruce grows by the fence.

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    Ель растёт у забора.

  2. Children decorate the spruce each winter.

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    Дети украшают ель каждую зиму.

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ёлка

Everyday word for a spruce; also the Christmas tree.

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What does ель mean?

a tall evergreen coniferous tree with stiff needles and hanging cones

How do you pronounce ель?

ель is pronounced [ˈjelʲ], in Latin letters “el”.

How is ель used in a sentence?

The spruce grows by the fence. Translation: Ель растёт у забора.

Is ель part of Trees vocabulary?

Yes, ель (spruce) can be learned in the Trees topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ель part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, ель (spruce) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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