National - translation, pronunciation and examples
national
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When to use national
национальная идентичность
национальный флаг
национальный праздник
национальный гимн
национальный язык
national usage examples
На церемонии подняли национальный флаг.
The national flag was raised at the ceremony.
Они посетили национальный музей, чтобы узнать о местных обычаях.
They visited the national museum to learn about local customs.
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Related to a nation as a whole (people, institutions, identity).
Pertaining to ethnic groups, ancestry or cultural heritage rather than the whole nation-state.
Often refers to the government or official institutions (state-owned, state policy).
Pertains to a federal level of government (as opposed to regional or local authorities).
Relates to affairs within a country (home/internal) rather than foreign or international matters.
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Related to a nation as a whole (people, institutions, identity).
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
На церемонии исполнили национальный гимн.
Pertaining to ethnic groups, ancestry or cultural heritage rather than the whole nation-state.
The region is known for its ethnic festivals.
Регион известен своими этническими фестивалями.
Often refers to the government or official institutions (state-owned, state policy).
State funding supports the hospital.
Государственное финансирование поддерживает больницу.
Pertains to a federal level of government (as opposed to regional or local authorities).
Federal law overrides state law in this case.
В этом случае федеральный закон имеет приоритет над законом штата.
Relates to affairs within a country (home/internal) rather than foreign or international matters.
Domestic travel increased over the holiday season.
Внутренние поездки увеличились в праздничный сезон.
The museum showcases cultural traditions of the country.
Музей демонстрирует культурные традиции страны.
Concerning long-established customs or practices; can describe national customs but not equivalent to 'national'.
They followed the traditional ceremony.
Они соблюдали традиционную церемонию.
Describes feelings or actions showing love and support for one's country (emotional).
She gave a patriotic speech at the parade.
Она произнесла патриотическую речь на параде.
Relates to strong nationalist ideology; often implies exclusionary or aggressive attitudes toward others.
The party's nationalistic rhetoric alarmed neighboring countries.
Националистическая риторика партии встревожила соседние страны.
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How to pronounce national and what this word means
national translation: национальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce national
/ˈnæʃənəl/
national translation
национальный
national examples
The national flag was raised at the ceremony.
national transcription
/ˈnæʃənəl/, /ˈnæʃənəl/
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national meaning: what does it mean?
nation-based
national pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
national is pronounced as /ˈnæʃənəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
national definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The national flag was raised at the ceremony. Translation: На церемонии подняли национальный флаг.
Is national part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, national (национальный) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is national part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
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