стирка
Translation of стирка
washing
Russian word in Latin letters: stirka
Meaning of стирка
Мытьё одежды и белья.
the activity of washing clothes, or clothes that need washing
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Стирка or мытьё?
мытьё
мытьё = washing dishes, hands, floors — not clothes
Don't say «мыть одежду». Clothes — стирка (стирать); dishes, hands, floors — мытьё (мыть).
Мытьё посуды — моя обязанность.
Washing the dishes is my job.
Стирка — обязанность моего брата.
Doing the washing is my brother's job.
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I always do the washing on Sunday mornings.
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Я всегда занимаюсь стиркой по воскресеньям утром.
There is a big pile of washing in the basket.
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В корзине большая гора белья для стирки.
стирка synonyms
What's the difference between стирка and бельё
Advanced: broader words
The clothes themselves: hang out the washing — развесить бельё.
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стирка belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does стирка mean?
the activity of washing clothes, or clothes that need washing
How do you pronounce стирка?
стирка is pronounced [ˈsʲtʲirkə], in Latin letters “stirka”.
How is стирка used in a sentence?
I always do the washing on Sunday mornings. Translation: Я всегда занимаюсь стиркой по воскресеньям утром.
Is стирка part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, стирка (washing) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is стирка part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, стирка (washing) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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