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камбала

flounder

Meaning of камбала

mild white fish

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Russian[kɐmˈbalə]
flounder
камбала - flounder
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камбала with English translation

камбала usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Flounder is a mild white fish that cooks quickly.

Камбала — это нежная белая рыба, которая готовится очень быстро.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We had pan-fried flounder with lemon and herbs.

Мы ели камбалу, обжаренную на сковороде с лимоном и травами.

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камбала belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

камбалаflounder
яблокоapple
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen

камбала synonyms

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What's the difference between камбала / палтус / морской язык

🇷🇺Russian
камбала

General name for a group of flatfish; in culinary contexts used as the main term for this category of white fish.

C1Very Often

At the restaurant I ordered fried flounder with lemon.

В ресторане я заказал жареную камбалу с лимоном.

🇷🇺Russian

A specific large flatfish (halibut); usually emphasizes size and higher market value.

C1Often

Halibut is usually more expensive than other flounders due to its size and meat.

Палтус обычно дороже других камбал из‑за размера и мяса.

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🇷🇺Russian
морской язык

Usually refers to the sole (family Soleidae) — a thin, delicate flatfish; differs in species and flavor.

C1Often

Sole fillet is very delicate and often served on light menus.

Филе морского языка очень нежное и часто подаётся на диетических меню.

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камбала translation: flounder. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce камбала

[kɐmˈbalə]

камбала translation

flounder

камбала examples

Flounder is a mild white fish that cooks quickly.

камбала transcription

[kɐmˈbalə]

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камбала meaning: what does it mean?

плоская белая морская рыба с нежным мясом

камбала pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

камбала is pronounced as [kɐmˈbalə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

камбала definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Flounder is a mild white fish that cooks quickly. Translation: Камбала — это нежная белая рыба, которая готовится очень быстро.

Is камбала part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, камбала (flounder) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is камбала part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, камбала (flounder) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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