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часы

Translation of часы

watch

Russian word in Latin letters: chasy

Meaning of часы

Russian

прибор на запястье, который показывает время

English

a small clock worn on the wrist

watch

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[t͡ɕɪˈsɨ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Мой часы спешит or Мои часы спешат?

Мои часы спешат

часы is always plural

Don't say Мой часы спешит. Часы is plural even for one watch: Мои часы спешат.

Мои часы отстают на минуту.

My watch is a minute slow.

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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.

  1. My watch is five minutes fast.

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    Мои часы спешат на пять минут.

  2. Grandpa gave me his old watch.

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    Дедушка подарил мне свои старые часы.

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What's the difference between часы and наручные часы

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🇷🇺Russian
наручные часы

Full name: the watch worn on the wrist.

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часы belongs to the topic "Accessories →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does часы mean?

a small clock worn on the wrist

How do you pronounce часы?

часы is pronounced [t͡ɕɪˈsɨ], in Latin letters “chasy”.

How is часы used in a sentence?

My watch is five minutes fast. Translation: Мои часы спешат на пять минут.

Is часы part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, часы (watch) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is часы part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, часы (watch) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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