chalk

1. (uncountable)A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).

   chalk cliffs are not recommended for climbing

   Kreide

   мелmel

   кре́йдаkréjda

2. (countable)A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO₄), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

   Kreide

   мелmel, мело́кmelók

   кре́йдаkréjda

3. (countable)Tailor's chalk.

4. (uncountable)A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃).

   when working out your next move, it's a good idea to get some more chalk from the bag

   Magnesiapulver

5. (US, countable)A platoon-sized group of airborne soldiers.

6. (US, countable, uncountable)The favorite in a sporting event.

7. (US, countable, uncountable)The prediction that there will be no upsets, and the favored competitor will win.

1. Give me three pieces of chalk.

   Дай мені три крейди.

   ruДай мне три куска мела.

   deGeben Sie mir drei Stück Kreide.

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2. Give me a piece of chalk.

   Дайте мені шматок крейди.

   ruДай мне кусочек мела.

   deGebt mir ein Stück Kreide.

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3. Bring me a piece of chalk.

   Принеси мені крейду.

   ruПринеси мне мел.

   deBring mir ein Stück Kreide!

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4. Please bring me two pieces of chalk.

   Будь ласка, принесіть мені два шматочки крейди.

   ruПринесите мне два кусочка мела, пожалуйста.

   deBitte bringen Sie mir zwei Stücke Kreide.

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5. He took out a piece of chalk.

   ruОн взял кусок мела.

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