Holiday - translation, pronunciation and examples
holiday
festive day
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When to use holiday
праздничный день
национальный праздник
религиозный праздник
праздничный сезон
календарь праздников
holiday usage examples
Дети с нетерпением ждут праздника, когда весь город зажигает свечи.
Children look forward to the holiday when the whole town lights candles.
На национальном празднике проходят парады и семейные обеды.
The national holiday includes parades and family meals.
Similar words
General word for a celebration or a day off
An event or activity where people celebrate something
A day when someone is not required to work
A formal practice or ceremony marking a particular day or event
An act or ceremony to remember and honor a person or event
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holiday belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
holiday synonyms
What's the difference between holiday / celebration / day off / observance / commemoration
General word for a celebration or a day off
We have a holiday next Monday.
У нас следующий понедельник — праздник.
The celebration lasted until late at night.
Празднование длилось до поздней ночи.
A day when someone is not required to work
I have a day off on Friday.
У меня выходной в пятницу.
A formal practice or ceremony marking a particular day or event
The observance of the memorial was solemn and quiet.
Отмечание мемориала было торжественным и тихим.
An act or ceremony to remember and honor a person or event
The city held a commemoration for the war victims.
Город провёл мероприятие в память о жертвах войны.
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How to pronounce holiday and what this word means
holiday translation: праздник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce holiday
/ə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
holiday translation
праздник
holiday examples
Children look forward to the holiday when the whole town lights candles.
holiday transcription
/ə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/, /ˈhɑlədeɪ/
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Questions about this word
holiday meaning: what does it mean?
festive day
holiday pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
holiday is pronounced as /ə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
holiday definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Children look forward to the holiday when the whole town lights candles. Translation: Дети с нетерпением ждут праздника, когда весь город зажигает свечи.
Is holiday part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, holiday (праздник) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is holiday part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, holiday (праздник) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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