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сюрприз

Translation of сюрприз

surprise

Meaning of сюрприз

Russian

Неожиданный подарок или событие, приготовленное тайно.

English

an unexpected gift or event that someone plans secretly

surprise

Transcription and pronunciation of сюрприз

сюрпри́з

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[sʲʊrˈprʲis]
In Latin letters
syurpriz

Traps and common mistakes

Сюрприз or удивление?

удивление

удивление = the feeling of being surprised

Don't mix them up. A secret gift or party — сюрприз; the feeling — удивление.

На её лице было удивление.

There was surprise on her face.

Торт — это сюрприз для бабушки.

The cake is a surprise for Grandma.

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  1. We're planning a surprise party for Anna.

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    Мы готовим вечеринку-сюрприз для Анны.

  2. Don't tell her — it's a surprise!

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    Не говори ей — это сюрприз!

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What's the difference between сюрприз and неожиданность

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неожиданность

Broader: anything unexpected, good or bad.

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What does сюрприз mean?

an unexpected gift or event that someone plans secretly

How do you pronounce сюрприз?

сюрприз is pronounced [sʲʊrˈprʲis], in Latin letters “syurpriz”.

How is сюрприз used in a sentence?

We're planning a surprise party for Anna. Translation: Мы готовим вечеринку-сюрприз для Анны.

Is сюрприз part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, сюрприз (surprise) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is сюрприз part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, сюрприз (surprise) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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