How is the word задержка translated from Russian to English

Ожидание дольше запланированного.

A period of waiting longer than planned.

noun
English translation
delay

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  • Была задержка на два часа. There was a two-hour delay.

  • Снег задержал поезд. Snow delayed the train.

  • Задержка стоила нам пересадки на автобус. The delay cost us our connecting bus.

  • Пожалуйста, не задерживай больше свой ответ. Please don't delay your answer any longer.

  • Почему была такая долгая задержка? Why was there such a long delay?

  • Сильный дождь может задержать доставку. Heavy rain may delay the delivery.

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FAQ about “задержка”

How is “задержка” translated from Russian?
“задержка” translates into English as “delay”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “задержка” mean?
Meaning of “задержка”: Ожидание дольше запланированного. In English — “delay”.
What part of speech is “задержка”?
“задержка” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “задержка”?
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How can I memorize “задержка”?
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