Describe - translation, pronunciation and examples
describe
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When to use describe
описывать свой стиль
описывать образ
описывать наряд
описывать личный вкус
описывать модные тренды
describe usage examples
На уроке студентов просят описывать праздничные блюда своих родных стран.
During class, students describe holiday foods from their home countries.
В интерактивной экспозиции посетителям предлагают описывать, как в каждом регионе празднуют Новый год.
The interactive exhibit asks visitors to describe how each region celebrates the new year.
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General neutral verb meaning to give the features, appearance or details of something.
Emphasizes giving small elements or many specifics; to describe fully with particulars.
Emphasizes making something clear or giving reasons rather than just listing features.
Focuses on conveying information or a story to someone; can include description but often means 'inform' or 'narrate'.
Often used for visual or literary representation; stresses showing or representing rather than neutral description.
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General neutral verb meaning to give the features, appearance or details of something.
Please describe the festival for the class.
Пожалуйста, опишите фестиваль для класса.
Emphasizes giving small elements or many specifics; to describe fully with particulars.
She detailed the steps of the ceremony.
Она подробно описала этапы церемонии.
Emphasizes making something clear or giving reasons rather than just listing features.
Can you explain how the ceremony works?
Можете объяснить, как проходит церемония?
Focuses on conveying information or a story to someone; can include description but often means 'inform' or 'narrate'.
Tell me about your holiday.
Расскажи мне о своём отпуске.
Often used for visual or literary representation; stresses showing or representing rather than neutral description.
The book depicts village life in the 19th century.
Книга изображает деревенскую жизнь в XIX веке.
Used for creating an image of a person/character or role; common in art and criticism.
The actor portrayed the leader convincingly.
Актёр убедительно изобразил лидера.
Please outline the country's main traditions.
Пожалуйста, изложите основные традиции страны вкратце.
Focuses on listing distinguishing traits or evaluating typical qualities; often analytical.
Scholars characterize the festival as a mix of old and new customs.
Учёные характеризуют фестиваль как смесь старых и новых обычаев.
To narrate events or tell a story, often focusing on sequence and what happened.
He recounted the legend passed down in his family.
Он пересказал легенду, передаваемую в его семье.
To give a brief, rough description or outline; implies lack of detail, similar to a quick sketch.
She sketched the village in a few sentences.
Она вкратце описала деревню в нескольких предложениях.
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How to pronounce describe and what this word means
describe translation: описывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
describe translation
описывать
describe examples
During class, students describe holiday foods from their home countries.
describe transcription
/dɪˈskraɪb/, /dɪˈskraɪb/
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describe meaning: what does it mean?
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describe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
describe is pronounced as /dɪˈskraɪb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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During class, students describe holiday foods from their home countries. Translation: На уроке студентов просят описывать праздничные блюда своих родных стран.
Is describe part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, describe (описывать) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is describe part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, describe (описывать) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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