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Wels

сом

German grammar
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Meaning of Wels

mild fatty fish

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DE[vɛls]
RU[ˈsom]
catfish
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Wels belongs to the topic "Fish & Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Wels
сом
butter
chicken
chopped
cooked
frozen
raw

Wels synonyms

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Waller
Обычное немецкое название сома, особенно в разговорной и общеупотребительной речи; в некоторых регионах звучит более привычно, чем «Wels».
Flusswels
Более точное и описательное слово: буквально «речной сом». Используется, когда хотят подчеркнуть среду обитания, поэтому звучит менее обиходно, чем просто «Wels» или «Waller».
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🇩🇪de

Обычное немецкое название сома, особенно в разговорной и общеупотребительной речи; в некоторых регионах звучит более привычно, чем «Wels».

B2Often

Der Waller ist ein großer Süßwasserfisch, der in vielen Flüssen lebt.

🇩🇪de

Более точное и описательное слово: буквально «речной сом». Используется, когда хотят подчеркнуть среду обитания, поэтому звучит менее обиходно, чем просто «Wels» или «Waller».

B2Rarely

Im Fluss wurde ein großer Flusswels gefangen.

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What does Wels mean?

Süßwasserfisch mit weichem, fettigem Fleisch

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

Is Wels part of Fish & Seafood vocabulary?

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Is Wels part of Food vocabulary?

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

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