близнец
Translation of близнец
twin
Russian word in Latin letters: bliznets
Meaning of близнец
один из двух детей, родившихся одновременно
one of two children born at the same time
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Близнец or двойник?
двойник
двойник = a lookalike, not a relative
Don't mix them up. A brother or sister born with you — близнец; a stranger who looks like you — двойник.
У этого актёра есть двойник.
This actor has a lookalike.
Мой брат-близнец живёт в другом городе.
My twin brother lives in another city.
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The twins wore matching jackets.
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Близнецы были в одинаковых куртках.
My twin is taller than I am.
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Мой близнец выше меня.
близнец synonyms
What's the difference between близнец, двойняшка, and близняшка
Colloquial; usually twins who don't look alike.
Colloquial and affectionate, often about girls.
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близнец meaning: what does it mean?
one of two children born at the same time
близнец pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
близнец is pronounced as [blʲɪzˈnʲet͡s]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
близнец definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The twins wore matching jackets. Translation: Близнецы были в одинаковых куртках.
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