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отходы

Translation of отходы

waste

Russian word in Latin letters: othody / otkhody

Meaning of отходы

Russian

ненужные остатки, которые выбрасывают

English

discarded materials

waste

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɐtˈxodɨ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Пищевой отход or пищевые отходы?

пищевые отходы

отходы = waste: always plural in this sense

Don't say пищевой отход. Say пищевые отходы — the word has no singular here.

Пищевые отходы мы отдаём на компост.

We give our food waste to compost.

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  1. We produce too much waste.

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    Мы производим слишком много отходов.

  2. Food waste is a big problem.

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    Пищевые отходы — большая проблема.

отходы synonyms

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What's the difference between отходы, мусор, and отбросы

🇷🇺Russian

Everyday trash at home or in the street.

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отбросы

Old-fashioned or rude: rotten leftovers, also scum about people.

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discarded materials

отходы pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

отходы is pronounced as [ɐtˈxodɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

отходы definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We produce too much waste. Translation: Мы производим слишком много отходов.

Is отходы part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, отходы (waste) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is отходы part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, отходы (waste) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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