essay
A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subjectA written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
» I need help writing this essay.
Мені потрібна допомога з написанням цього твору.
Meaning
4 sensesA written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
Aufsatz, Essay
сочине́ниеsočinénije, эссе́essɛ́, о́черкóčerk
есе́esé, есе́йeséj, твірtvir
A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.
(obsolete)A test, experiment; an assay.
(archaic)An attempt.
a tentative attempt
Examples
279 sentencesI need help writing this essay.
Мені потрібна допомога з написанням цього твору.
You can finish your essay now.
ruТеперь вы можете закончить сочинение.
deDu kannst deinen Aufsatz jetzt beenden.
Tom had Mary correct his essay.
ruТом сделал так, чтобы Мэри проверила его сочинение.
I have to write an essay.
deIch muss einen Aufsatz schreiben.
Tom helped me write this essay.
ruТом помог мне написать это эссе.
deTom hat mir beim Schreiben dieses Aufsatzes geholfen.
Translations
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Origin
Since late 16th century, borrowed from Middle French essay, essai (“essay”), meaning coineSince late 16th century, borrowed from Middle French essay, essai (“essay”), meaning coined by Montaigne at the same time, from the same words with the earlier meanings 'experiment; assay; attempt', from Old French essay, essai, assay, assai, from Latin exagium (“weight; weighing, testing on the balance”), from exigere + -ium.
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Forms
plural: essaysWord family
18 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- B2Opinion essays — Because the lesson uses it
- C1Academic writing style — Because the lesson uses it