Чем - translation, pronunciation and examples
than
слово для сравнения двух предметов или признаков
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When to use чем
比……多
少于
而不是
比……更好
比……更差
чем usage examples
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The main Russian word used in comparisons.
A bookish comparative form; sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'чем'.
A phrase for comparing two things; conveys comparison more descriptively than 'than'.
A formal phrase for comparison; close in meaning to 'compared with'.
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чем synonyms
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The main Russian word used in comparisons.
He is taller than I am.
Он выше, чем я.
A bookish comparative form; sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'чем'.
It is easier than it seems.
Это легче, нежели кажется.
A phrase for comparing two things; conveys comparison more descriptively than 'than'.
Compared with last year, prices have risen.
По сравнению с прошлым годом цены выросли.
A formal phrase for comparison; close in meaning to 'compared with'.
In comparison with last month, sales increased.
В сравнении с прошлым месяцем продажи выросли.
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How to pronounce чем and what this word means
чем translation: than. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce чем
[t͡ɕem]
чем translation
than
чем examples
Mein Bruder ist größer als ich.
чем transcription
[t͡ɕem]
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чем meaning: what does it mean?
слово для сравнения двух предметов или признаков
чем pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
чем is pronounced as [t͡ɕem]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
чем definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Bruder ist größer als ich. Translation: Мой брат выше меня.
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