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ewe

овца

Meaning of ewe

living beings animal sex noun

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EN-UK/ˈjuː/
EN-US/ˈjuː/
RU[ɐfˈt͡sə]
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ewe with Russian translation

ewe usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We spotted a white ewe grazing near the stream.

Мы заметили белую овцу, пасущуюся у ручья.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Every spring the farmer tags each ewe before lambing season.

Каждой весной фермер помечает каждую овцу перед сезоном ягнения.

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ewe belongs to the topic "Animal Sex". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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ewe synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ewe
самка домашней овцы, взрослое женское животное
female sheep
описательное выражение, подчёркивает пол животного
ram
самец овцы, противоположный по полу к ewe
lamb
молодая овца (ягнёнок), не взрослая
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🇬🇧en

самка домашней овцы, взрослое женское животное

B1Often

The ewe led her lamb to the field.

🇬🇧en

описательное выражение, подчёркивает пол животного

B1Rarely

A female sheep is often called an ewe.

🇬🇧en

самец овцы, противоположный по полу к ewe

B1Often

The ram defended the flock from predators.

🇬🇧en

молодая овца (ягнёнок), не взрослая

B1Very Often

The lambs followed their mother across the yard.

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What does ewe mean?

living beings animal sex noun

How do you pronounce ewe?

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

How is ewe used in a sentence?

We spotted a white ewe grazing near the stream. Translation: Мы заметили белую овцу, пасущуюся у ручья.

Is ewe part of Animal Sex vocabulary?

Yes, ewe (овца) can be learned in the Animal Sex topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ewe part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, ewe (овца) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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