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A1 · Elementary15 min
Common things
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: key, wallet, umbrella, comb, coin.
key /kiː/
ключ, klucz, Schlüssel, clave, clé, chiave, chave, anahtar, مفتاح, 钥匙, キー, 열쇠, कुंजी, κλειδί, klíč, cheie, sleutel, nyckel, מפתח, გასაღები
A small metal object used to open a lock.
“I keep my key in my pocket.”
wallet /ˈwɒlɪt/
гаманець, portfel, Brieftasche, billetera, portefeuille, portafoglio, carteira, cüzdan, محفظة, 钱包, 財布, 지갑, बटुआ, πορτοφόλι, peněženka, portofel, portemonnee, plånbok, ארנק, საფულე
A small case for money and cards.
“My cards are in my wallet.”
umbrella /ʌmˈbrelə/
парасолька, parasol, Regenschirm, paraguas, parapluie, ombrello, guarda-chuva, şemsiye, مظلة, 雨伞, 傘, 우산, छाता, ομπρέλα, deštník, umbrela, paraplu, paraply, מטריה, ქოლგა
An object held over your head to keep rain off.
“Take an umbrella because it is raining.”
comb /kəʊm/
гребінець, grzebień, Kamm, peine, peigne, pettine, pente, tarak, مشط, 梳子, 櫛, 빗, कंघी, χτένα, hřeben, pieptene, kam, kam, מסרק, სავარცხელი
A tool with teeth used to arrange hair.
“I use a comb before school.”
coin /kɔɪn/
монета, moneta, Münze, moneda, pièce de monnaie, moneta, moeda, madeni para, عملة, 硬币, コイン, 동전, सिक्का, νόμισμα, mince, monedă, munt, mynt, מטבע, მონეტა
A small round piece of metal used as money.
“There is a silver coin on the floor.”
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key: A small metal object used to open a lock. Example: I keep my key in my pocket.
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wallet: A small case for money and cards. Example: My cards are in my wallet.
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umbrella: An object held over your head to keep rain off. Example: Take an umbrella because it is raining.
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comb: A tool with teeth used to arrange hair. Example: I use a comb before school.
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coin: A small round piece of metal used as money. Example: There is a silver coin on the floor.
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key: A small metal object used to open a lock. Example: I keep my key in my pocket.
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wallet: A small case for money and cards. Example: My cards are in my wallet.
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umbrella: An object held over your head to keep rain off. Example: Take an umbrella because it is raining.
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comb: A tool with teeth used to arrange hair. Example: I use a comb before school.
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coin: A small round piece of metal used as money. Example: There is a silver coin on the floor.
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Correct answer: key
key: A small metal object used to open a lock. Example: I keep my key in my pocket.
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Correct answer: wallet
wallet: A small case for money and cards. Example: My cards are in my wallet.
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Correct answer: umbrella
umbrella: An object held over your head to keep rain off. Example: Take an umbrella because it is raining.
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Correct answer: comb
comb: A tool with teeth used to arrange hair. Example: I use a comb before school.
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Correct answer: coin
coin: A small round piece of metal used as money. Example: There is a silver coin on the floor.
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