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burn

гореть

Meaning of burn

be on fire

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EN-UK/tə ˈbɜːn/
EN-US/tu ˈbɝn/
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burn with Russian translation

burn usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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The dry field may burn for days.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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Fallen power lines can burn nearby trees.

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burn belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

burnbrennen
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
longlang
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

burn synonyms

Related words worth learning together

catch fire
Означает внезапное или непреднамеренное начало горения; акцент на моменте возгорания.
light
Означает привести в горение — инициировать огонь (зажечь свечу, костёр).
ignite
Более формальное/техническое «заставить что-то загореться», часто используется в научном/официальном контексте.
set on fire
Подразумевает намеренное или преднамеренное поджог — заставить что-то загореться.
flare up
Внезапное усиление огня или возгорание заново; также переносно о вспышках эмоций/болезни.
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catch fire

Означает внезапное или непреднамеренное начало горения; акцент на моменте возгорания.

A2Often

The curtains caught fire from the candle.

L
🇬🇧en
light

Означает привести в горение — инициировать огонь (зажечь свечу, костёр).

A1Very Often

She lit the campfire before it got dark.

I
🇬🇧en
ignite

Более формальное/техническое «заставить что-то загореться», часто используется в научном/официальном контексте.

B2Rarely

The vapour can ignite if it meets a spark.

S
🇬🇧en
set on fire

Подразумевает намеренное или преднамеренное поджог — заставить что-то загореться.

B1Often

He was accused of setting the warehouse on fire.

F
🇬🇧en
flare up

Внезапное усиление огня или возгорание заново; также переносно о вспышках эмоций/болезни.

B2Often

The flames flared up again when the wind changed.

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What does burn mean?

be on fire

How do you pronounce burn?

burn is pronounced as /tə ˈbɜːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is burn used in a sentence?

The dry field may burn for days. Translation: Сухое поле может гореть несколько дней.

Is burn part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, burn (гореть) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is burn part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, burn (гореть) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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