Дядя - translation, pronunciation and examples
uncle
parent’s brother
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When to use дядя
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ваш дядя
его дядя
её дядя
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дядя usage examples
His uncle gives him advice about fixing cars.
Дядя даёт ему советы по ремонту машины.
We sent a postcard to our uncle in Scotland.
Мы отправили открытку нашему дяде в Шотландию.
Similar words
The standard neutral word for a parent’s brother; it can also be used as a respectful casual form of address for an older man.
A colloquial, simpler, sometimes rustic or old-fashioned word; it can sound rough.
An affectionate diminutive; it sounds warmer, softer, and sometimes old-fashioned.
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дядя synonyms
What's the difference between дядя / дядька / дядюшка
The standard neutral word for a parent’s brother; it can also be used as a respectful casual form of address for an older man.
My uncle lives in Kazan.
Мой дядя живёт в Казани.
A colloquial, simpler, sometimes rustic or old-fashioned word; it can sound rough.
My uncle used to work at a factory.
Мой дядька раньше работал на заводе.
An affectionate diminutive; it sounds warmer, softer, and sometimes old-fashioned.
My dear uncle often told me interesting stories.
Дядюшка часто рассказывал мне интересные истории.
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How to pronounce дядя and what this word means
дядя translation: uncle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce дядя
[ˈdʲadʲə]
дядя translation
uncle
дядя examples
Mein Onkel arbeitet als Lehrer.
дядя transcription
[ˈdʲadʲə], анкл
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дядя meaning: what does it mean?
брат одного из ваших родителей по крови или браку
дядя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
дядя is pronounced as [ˈdʲadʲə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
дядя definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Onkel arbeitet als Lehrer. Translation: Мой дядя работает учителем.
Is дядя part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, дядя (uncle) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is дядя part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, дядя (uncle) 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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