New Year - translation, pronunciation and examples
New Year
year change holiday
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When to use New Year
Новый год
новогодняя вечеринка
празднование Нового года
новогодний праздник
новогоднее обещание
New Year usage examples
Мы составляем список семейных целей на Новый год.
We make a list of family goals for the New Year.
На Новый год мы обмениваемся небольшими самодельными подарками между родственниками.
On New Year we exchange small handmade gifts among relatives.
Similar words
Same basic meaning as the headword: the celebration or period marking the start of the new calendar year.
Specifically the evening/night before New Year's Day (December 31st); a part of the New Year celebrations rather than the whole holiday period.
Specifically January 1st, the first day of the new year; the formal date rather than the general celebration period.
Refers to New Year celebrations based on the lunar calendar; a general term covering several cultural New Year observances (e.g., Chinese, Vietnamese).
The specific lunar new year festival celebrated in Chinese communities (also called Spring Festival); culturally and calendrically distinct from the Gregorian New Year.
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New Year belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
New Year synonyms
What's the difference between New Year / New Year's Eve / New Year's Day / Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year
Same basic meaning as the headword: the celebration or period marking the start of the new calendar year.
We always celebrate the New Year with fireworks.
Мы всегда отмечаем Новый год фейерверками.
Specifically the evening/night before New Year's Day (December 31st); a part of the New Year celebrations rather than the whole holiday period.
We have a big family dinner on New Year's Eve.
У нас большой семейный ужин в канун Нового года.
Specifically January 1st, the first day of the new year; the formal date rather than the general celebration period.
Many shops are closed on New Year's Day.
Многие магазины закрыты в Новый год (1 января).
Refers to New Year celebrations based on the lunar calendar; a general term covering several cultural New Year observances (e.g., Chinese, Vietnamese).
Many cities hold parades for the Lunar New Year.
Во многих городах проводят парады на честь Лунного Нового года.
The specific lunar new year festival celebrated in Chinese communities (also called Spring Festival); culturally and calendrically distinct from the Gregorian New Year.
The Chinese New Year parade features dragon dances and lanterns.
На празднике Китайского Нового года бывают танцы драконов и фонари.
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How to pronounce New Year and what this word means
New Year translation: Новый год. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce New Year
/njuː ˈjɪə/
New Year translation
Новый год
New Year examples
We make a list of family goals for the New Year.
New Year transcription
/njuː ˈjɪə/, /ə nuː ˈjɪr/
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Questions about this word
New Year meaning: what does it mean?
year change holiday
New Year pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
New Year is pronounced as /njuː ˈjɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
New Year definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We make a list of family goals for the New Year. Translation: Мы составляем список семейных целей на Новый год.
Is New Year part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, New Year (Новый год) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is New Year part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, New Year (Новый год) 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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