Closet - translation, pronunciation and examples
closet
small storage space
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When to use closet
шкаф
дверца шкафа
полка шкафа
место в шкафу
органайзер для шкафа
closet usage examples
Закрой дверь шкафа, чтобы кот не залез.
Close the closet door so the cat can't get in.
Она хранит гладильную доску в шкафу за пальто.
She keeps the ironing board in the closet behind the coats.
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General US term for a small built-in or enclosed storage space for clothes/things.
Usually a freestanding furniture piece for storing clothes; common in UK and also used elsewhere.
Often refers to a storage space for dishes, food or household items; not usually for clothes.
A storage unit, often built-in, for dishes, tools, files or equipment; can be more formal or specific.
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closet belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
closet synonyms
What's the difference between closet / wardrobe / cupboard / cabinet
General US term for a small built-in or enclosed storage space for clothes/things.
I hung your coat in the closet.
Я повесил твоё пальто в шкаф.
Usually a freestanding furniture piece for storing clothes; common in UK and also used elsewhere.
She bought a new wardrobe for her bedroom.
Она купила новый гардероб/шкаф для спальни.
Often refers to a storage space for dishes, food or household items; not usually for clothes.
The plates are in the kitchen cupboard.
Тарелки в кухонном шкафу.
A storage unit, often built-in, for dishes, tools, files or equipment; can be more formal or specific.
Store the glasses in the cabinet above the sink.
Положи стаканы в шкаф над раковиной.
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How to pronounce closet and what this word means
closet translation: шкаф. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce closet
/ˈklɒzɪt/
closet translation
шкаф
closet examples
Close the closet door so the cat can't get in.
closet transcription
/ˈklɒzɪt/, /ˈklɑzət/
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Questions about this word
closet meaning: what does it mean?
small storage space
closet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
closet is pronounced as /ˈklɒzɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
closet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Close the closet door so the cat can't get in. Translation: Закрой дверь шкафа, чтобы кот не залез.
Is closet part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, closet (шкаф) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is closet part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, closet (шкаф) 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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