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barley

ячмень

Meaning of barley

hearty grain

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EN-UK/ˈbɑːli/
EN-US/ˈbɑrli/
RU[jɪt͡ɕˈmʲenʲ]
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barley with Russian translation

barley usage examples

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Barley is often used to make hearty soups.

Ячмень часто используют для приготовления сытных супов.

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Farmers planted barley in the field last spring.

Прошлой весной фермеры засеяли поле ячменём.

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barley belongs to the topic "Cereals & legumes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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barley
тот же общий термин для злака, используемого в пищу и при пивоварении
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тот же общий термин для злака, используемого в пищу и при пивоварении

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Barley is used to make beer and hearty soups.

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What does barley mean?

hearty grain

How do you pronounce barley?

barley is pronounced as /ˈbɑːli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is barley used in a sentence?

Barley is often used to make hearty soups. Translation: Ячмень часто используют для приготовления сытных супов.

Is barley part of Cereals & legumes vocabulary?

Yes, barley (ячмень) can be learned in the Cereals & legumes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is barley part of Food vocabulary?

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

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