дерево
Translation of дерево
wood
Russian word in Latin letters: derevo
Meaning of дерево
твёрдый природный материал, составляющий стволы и ветви деревьев
the hard material that tree trunks and branches are made of
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Дерево or дрова?
дрова
дрова = wood for burning, firewood
Don't mix them up. Wood for the fire — дрова; wood as a material for furniture — дерево.
Принеси дров для камина.
Bring some wood for the fireplace.
Этот стол из дерева, а не из пластика.
This table is made of wood, not plastic.
Дерево стол or деревянный стол?
деревянный стол
деревянный стол = a wooden table
Don't say «дерево стол». Russian uses an adjective here — деревянный стол.
Мы купили деревянный стол на кухню.
We bought a wooden table for the kitchen.
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The cabin is made of wood.
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Хижина сделана из дерева.
He carved a small toy from a piece of wood.
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Он вырезал маленькую игрушку из куска дерева.
дерево synonyms
What's the difference between дерево and древесина
More technical: only the material, never the plant.
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дерево belongs to the topic "Plant Basics →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does дерево mean?
the hard material that tree trunks and branches are made of
How do you pronounce дерево?
дерево is pronounced [ˈdʲerʲɪvə], in Latin letters “derevo”.
How is дерево used in a sentence?
The cabin is made of wood. Translation: Хижина сделана из дерева.
Is дерево part of Plant Basics vocabulary?
Yes, дерево (wood) can be learned in the Plant Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is дерево part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, дерево (wood) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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