Corner - translation, pronunciation and examples
corner
meeting point
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General term for the place where two surfaces or walls meet (room corner).
Often geometric: the measure between two lines; can also mean the corner where lines meet.
A small, cozy or secluded corner; often carries a warm, intimate sense (a little corner).
A recessed area in a room, often large enough for furniture; more specific than a simple corner.
An indentation or hollowed space in a wall or surface; more formal/technical than a simple corner.
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What's the difference between corner / angle / nook / alcove / recess / niche
General term for the place where two surfaces or walls meet (room corner).
She hung the coat on the hook in the corner of the room.
Она повесила пальто на крючок в углу комнаты.
Often geometric: the measure between two lines; can also mean the corner where lines meet.
Measure the angle between the two walls at the corner.
Измерьте угол между двумя стенами в этом уголке.
A small, cozy or secluded corner; often carries a warm, intimate sense (a little corner).
She reads in the quiet nook by the window.
Она читает в тихом уголке у окна.
A recessed area in a room, often large enough for furniture; more specific than a simple corner.
They placed a small sofa in the bedroom alcove.
Они поставили небольшой диван в нише спальни.
An indentation or hollowed space in a wall or surface; more formal/technical than a simple corner.
The painting fits perfectly in the wall recess.
Картина идеально вписалась в нишу в стене.
A recessed space, often decorative or functional; also used figuratively for a specialized position.
They put a statue in the niche above the fireplace.
Они поставили статую в нишу над камином.
A geometric term: the point where sides or edges meet; more technical and precise than the everyday 'corner'.
The polygon has five vertices.
Многоугольник имеет пять вершин.
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How to pronounce corner and what this word means
corner translation: угол. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce corner
/ˈkɔːnə/
corner translation
угол
corner examples
We set a reading lamp in the corner of the room.
corner transcription
/ˈkɔːnə/, /ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
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corner meaning: what does it mean?
meeting point
corner pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
corner is pronounced as /ˈkɔːnə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
corner definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We set a reading lamp in the corner of the room. Translation: Мы поставили торшер в угол комнаты для чтения.
Is corner part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, corner (угол) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is corner part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, corner (угол) 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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