сом
catfish
mild fatty fish
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сом with English translation
сом usage examples
Catfish is a mild, fatty fish that’s great for frying.
Сом — нежирная, мягкая рыба, которая отлично подходит для жарки.
We ordered fried catfish at the seafood restaurant.
В рыбном ресторане мы заказали жареного сома.
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сом belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
сом synonyms
What's the difference between сом / сомик
General name for the fish — used both for the species and as a food item; neutral meaning.
They sell fresh catfish at the market for frying.
На рынке продают свежего сома для жарки.
Diminutive/affectionate form or name for small catfish (often aquarium species); more colloquial.
I have a few little catfish in the aquarium that clean the glass.
В аквариуме у меня несколько сомиков, которые чистят стекла.
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How to pronounce сом and what this word means
сом translation: catfish. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сом
[ˈsom]
сом translation
catfish
сом examples
Catfish is a mild, fatty fish that’s great for frying.
сом transcription
[ˈsom]
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Questions about this word
сом meaning: what does it mean?
пресноводная рыба с мягким жирным мясом
сом pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сом is pronounced as [ˈsom]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сом definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Catfish is a mild, fatty fish that’s great for frying. Translation: Сом — нежирная, мягкая рыба, которая отлично подходит для жарки.
Is сом part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?
Yes, сом (catfish) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сом part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, сом (catfish) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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