прямо
Translation of прямо
straight
Meaning of прямо
Не сворачивая и не задерживаясь, например домой после школы.
directly, without turning or stopping
Transcription and pronunciation of прямо
пря́мо
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈprʲamə]
- In Latin letters
- pryamo
Traps and common mistakes
Прямо or прямой?
прямой
прямой = straight (adjective): a straight road
Don't say иди прямой. Describing a thing — прямой; how you go — прямо.
Это очень прямая дорога.
This is a very straight road.
Иди прямо, никуда не сворачивай.
Go straight on, don't turn anywhere.
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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.
Go straight home after school.
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После школы иди прямо домой.
Walk straight ahead and turn left at the bank.
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Идите прямо и поверните налево у банка.
прямо synonyms
What's the difference between прямо, вперёд, and сразу
Forward: names the direction, not 'without turning'.
Advanced: broader words
Straight home: without stopping anywhere first.
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прямо belongs to the topic "Transport →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does прямо mean?
directly, without turning or stopping
How do you pronounce прямо?
прямо is pronounced [ˈprʲamə], in Latin letters “pryamo”.
How is прямо used in a sentence?
Go straight home after school. Translation: После школы иди прямо домой.
Is прямо part of Transport vocabulary?
Yes, прямо (straight) can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is прямо part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, прямо (straight) 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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