Bitter - translation, pronunciation and examples
bitter
harsh taste
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When to use bitter
Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
Некоторые тёмные шоколадные конфеты имеют горький вкус, который нравится некоторым людям.
bitter usage examples
Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning.
Некоторые тёмные шоколадные конфеты имеют горький вкус, который нравится некоторым людям.
Some dark chocolates have a bitter flavour that some people like.
Similar words
a harsh, unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate or medicine
having a strong, unpleasant and often irritating taste or smell
a sharp, pleasantly acidic taste; less harsh than sour in some contexts
causing a dry, puckering mouthfeel rather than a simple bitter taste
intense, clear and sometimes cutting taste or sensation; can be used metaphorically
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bitter belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between bitter / acrid / tart / astringent / sharp
a harsh, unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate or medicine
The coffee was too bitter for me.
Кофе был для меня слишком горький.
having a strong, unpleasant and often irritating taste or smell
The burnt toast gave off an acrid smell.
Горелый тост издавал едкий запах.
The apple was tart and refreshing.
Яблоко было терпким и освежающим.
causing a dry, puckering mouthfeel rather than a simple bitter taste
The tea was astringent and left my mouth feeling dry.
Чай был вяжущим и оставил ощущение сухости во рту.
intense, clear and sometimes cutting taste or sensation; can be used metaphorically
The cheddar has a sharp flavour.
Чеддер имеет резкий вкус.
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bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
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How to pronounce bitter and what this word means
bitter translation: горький. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bitter
/ˈbɪtə/
bitter translation
горький
bitter examples
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning.
bitter transcription
/ˈbɪtə/, /ˈbɪtər/
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bitter meaning: what does it mean?
harsh taste
bitter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bitter is pronounced as /ˈbɪtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bitter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning. Translation: Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
Is bitter part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, bitter (горький) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bitter part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, bitter (горький) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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