Skip - translation, pronunciation and examples
skip
fail to attend
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When to use skip
den Unterricht schwänzen
die Schule schwänzen
den Unterricht schwänzen
eine Vorlesung schwänzen
eine Prüfung verpassen
skip usage examples
I didn't want to skip yesterday's seminar, but I had a dentist appointment.
Similar words
Same as the headword: to not attend or to leave out (often intentionally); commonly used for skipping classes.
Informal US phrase meaning to intentionally miss lessons; directly equivalent to 'skip class' in colloquial US English.
Informal verb meaning to abandon or deliberately not attend something; often used for skipping class or other obligations.
British idiom meaning to stay away from school deliberately; common in UK English in both spoken and written contexts about pupils.
Informal US idiom for deliberately missing school or work; synonymous with 'cut class' in US usage.
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skip synonyms
What's the difference between skip / cut class / ditch / play truant / play hooky / bunk off
Same as the headword: to not attend or to leave out (often intentionally); commonly used for skipping classes.
I decided to skip class this morning.
Я решил(а) пропустить занятие сегодня утром.
Informal US phrase meaning to intentionally miss lessons; directly equivalent to 'skip class' in colloquial US English.
He cut class to go skateboarding.
Он прогулял(а) урок, чтобы покататься на скейте.
Informal verb meaning to abandon or deliberately not attend something; often used for skipping class or other obligations.
They ditched math to hang out at the mall.
Они прогуляли(а) урок математики, чтобы погулять в торговом центре.
British idiom meaning to stay away from school deliberately; common in UK English in both spoken and written contexts about pupils.
Several pupils were reported for playing truant.
Несколько учеников были замечены за прогулами.
Informal US idiom for deliberately missing school or work; synonymous with 'cut class' in US usage.
They played hooky and went to the beach.
Они прогуляли школу и поехали на пляж.
Informal British slang meaning to skip school or work; common in spoken UK English among young people.
She bunked off school to see a movie.
Она прогуляла школу, чтобы пойти в кино.
Informal (especially US) phrasal verb meaning to ignore or deliberately not attend; can mean 'skip class' or 'stand someone up'.
He blew off his lectures all week.
Он прогулял лекции всю неделю.
Often means not to be present or to fail to attend; can be accidental or intentional—less strongly intentional than 'skip'.
I missed class because I was sick.
Я пропустил(а) занятие, потому что был(а) болен(на).
To leave out or fail to include something (formal/neutral); used for omitting items or steps rather than physically skipping class.
She omitted the last question on the form.
Она пропустила (опустила) последний вопрос в форме.
To avoid duties, responsibilities, or work; broader than 'skip' and often carries negative judgment; can apply to skipping obligations rather than simply not attending class.
He shirked his responsibilities instead of finishing the assignment.
Он уклонился от обязанностей вместо того, чтобы закончить задание.
To keep away from or not do something; broader and more general than 'skip' and not specific to attendance.
She avoids crowded places.
Она избегает многолюдных мест.
A formal phrase meaning to deliberately refrain from doing something; not typically used to describe skipping classes in casual speech.
She abstained from commenting on the issue.
Она воздержалась от комментариев по этому вопросу.
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How to pronounce skip and what this word means
skip translation: пропускать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce skip
/ˈskɪp/
skip translation
пропускать
skip examples
The professor explained why you should not skip classes.
skip transcription
/ˈskɪp/, /ˈskɪp/
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Questions about this word
skip meaning: what does it mean?
fail to attend
skip pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
skip is pronounced as /ˈskɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
skip definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The professor explained why you should not skip classes. Translation: Преподаватель объяснил, почему нельзя пропускать занятия.
Is skip part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, skip (пропускать) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is skip part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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