In-laws - translation, pronunciation and examples
in-laws
spouse’s relatives
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родственники со стороны жены или мужа
мои родственники со стороны жены или мужа
ваши родственники со стороны жены или мужа
его родственники со стороны жены или мужа
её родственники со стороны жены или мужа
in-laws usage examples
На этих выходных мы едем к родственникам со стороны жены или мужа.
We're visiting my in-laws this weekend.
Ужин с родственниками со стороны жены или мужа может затянуться на долгий вечер.
A meal with the in-laws can be a long evening.
Similar words
General term for relatives by marriage (both partner's families).
Specifically refers to the spouse's parents (mother- and father-in-law).
Specifically the spouse's mother.
Specifically the spouse's father.
Can mean either the spouse's sister or the wife of one's sibling; context determines which.
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in-laws belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
in-laws synonyms
What's the difference between in-laws / parents-in-law / mother-in-law / father-in-law / sister-in-law / brother-in-law
General term for relatives by marriage (both partner's families).
We spent Christmas with my in-laws.
Мы провели Рождество с моими родственниками со стороны жены/мужа.
Specifically refers to the spouse's parents (mother- and father-in-law).
We're having dinner with my parents-in-law tonight.
Сегодня вечером мы ужинаем с моими родственниками со стороны супруга/супруги (родителями).
My mother-in-law baked a cake for us.
Моя тёща/свекровь испекла для нас торт.
My father-in-law loves gardening.
Мой тесть/свёкор любит садоводство.
Can mean either the spouse's sister or the wife of one's sibling; context determines which.
My sister-in-law is coming to visit.
Моя золовка/невестка/сестра супруга приезжает в гости.
Can mean either the spouse's brother or the husband of one's sibling; context matters.
My brother-in-law works in London.
Мой шурин/зять/брат супруга работает в Лондоне.
The wife of one's son (specific in-law relation).
Our daughter-in-law is expecting a baby.
Наша невестка ждёт ребёнка.
The husband of one's daughter (specific in-law relation).
My son-in-law helped renovate the house.
Мой зять помог отремонтировать дом.
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in-laws translation: родственники со стороны жены или мужа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce in-laws
/ən ˈɪnlɔːz/
in-laws translation
родственники со стороны жены или мужа
in-laws examples
We're visiting my in-laws this weekend.
in-laws transcription
/ən ˈɪnlɔːz/, /ˈɪnˌlɔz/
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in-laws meaning: what does it mean?
spouse’s relatives
in-laws pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
in-laws is pronounced as /ən ˈɪnlɔːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
in-laws definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We're visiting my in-laws this weekend. Translation: На этих выходных мы едем к родственникам со стороны жены или мужа.
Is in-laws part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, in-laws (родственники со стороны жены или мужа) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is in-laws part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, in-laws (родственники со стороны жены или мужа) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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