Last - translation, pronunciation and examples
last
continue for a time
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When to use last
lange dauern
eine Woche dauern
einen Monat dauern
den ganzen Tag dauern
die ganze Nacht dauern
last usage examples
Similar words
to continue in time; the basic neutral meaning 'to have a certain duration'.
to keep happening or existing; emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action or state.
to require a certain amount of time (often used as 'take + time'); expresses required duration rather than just 'lasting'.
to last through hardship or to suffer patiently; implies lasting often with difficulty or over a long period.
to cover or extend across a period or range; focuses on the extent between start and end points.
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last belongs to the topic "Seasons". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between last / continue / take / endure / span / extend
to continue in time; the basic neutral meaning 'to have a certain duration'.
The summer lasted three months.
Лето длилось три месяца.
to keep happening or existing; emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action or state.
If the rain continues, we'll stay inside.
Если дождь будет продолжаться, мы останемся внутри.
to require a certain amount of time (often used as 'take + time'); expresses required duration rather than just 'lasting'.
The drive takes two hours.
Поездка занимает два часа.
to last through hardship or to suffer patiently; implies lasting often with difficulty or over a long period.
The tradition has endured for centuries.
Традиция существует/сохраняется уже многие столетия.
to cover or extend across a period or range; focuses on the extent between start and end points.
Her career spanned forty years.
Её карьера охватывала сорок лет.
to make something last longer; to prolong or lengthen duration (often deliberately).
They extended the deadline by two days.
Они продлили срок на два дня.
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How to pronounce last and what this word means
last translation: длиться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce last
/tə ˈlɑːst/
last translation
длиться
last examples
The rainy season can last three months here.
last transcription
/tə ˈlɑːst/, /tə ˈlæst/
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last meaning: what does it mean?
continue for a time
last pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
last is pronounced as /tə ˈlɑːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
last definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The rainy season can last three months here. Translation: Сезон дождей может длиться здесь три месяца .
Is last part of Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, last (длиться) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is last part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, last (длиться) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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