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preface in Russian

preface in Russian is введе́ние, вступле́ние, предисло́вие — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

preface in Russian

введе́ние
noun
Pronounced: vvedeniye
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
вступле́ние
noun
Pronounced: vstupleniye
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
предисло́вие
noun
Pronounced: predisloviye
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
проло́г
noun
Pronounced: prolog
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
предваря́ть
verb
Pronounced: predvaryat
(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.
предпосыла́ть
verb
Pronounced: predposylat
(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.

What does "preface" mean?

  1. noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
    "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
  2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
    "He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
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preface in a sentence

  • In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
  • He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.

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What is "preface" in Russian?

"preface" in Russian is введе́ние, вступле́ние, предисло́вие. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

How do you pronounce введе́ние?

"preface" in Russian is введе́ние, pronounced "vvedeniye".

How do you use "preface" in a sentence?

Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In Russian, "preface" is введе́ние, вступле́ние, предисло́вие.

Are there other ways to say "preface" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "preface": введе́ние, вступле́ние, предисло́вие, проло́г, предваря́ть, предпосыла́ть.

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