площадь
Translation of площадь
square
Russian word in Latin letters: ploschad / ploshchad
Meaning of площадь
открытое общественное пространство в городе или другом населённом пункте
an open public space in a town with buildings around it
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Площадь or сквер?
сквер
«Сквер» ≠ square: сквер is a small garden
Don't mix up «площадь» and «сквер»: a сквер is a small public garden with trees, while a площадь is an open town square.
Мы встретились на главной площади города.
We met in the main square of the town.
Дети играют в тихом сквере у школы.
The children play in a quiet little park near the school.
Площадь or квадрат?
квадрат
квадрат = a square shape
Don't say «на квадрате». A shape — квадрат; an open place in town — площадь.
Нарисуй квадрат в тетради.
Draw a square in your notebook.
Кафе находится на соседней площади.
The café is on the next square.
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We'll meet on the square beside the fountain.
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Встретимся на площади рядом с фонтаном.
Street artists perform on the square every afternoon.
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Уличные артисты выступают на площади каждый день после обеда.
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площадь belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does площадь mean?
an open public space in a town with buildings around it
How do you pronounce площадь?
площадь is pronounced [ˈploɕːɪtʲ], in Latin letters “ploschad”.
How is площадь used in a sentence?
We'll meet on the square beside the fountain. Translation: Встретимся на площади рядом с фонтаном.
Is площадь part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, площадь (square) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is площадь part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, площадь (square) 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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