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стая

flock

Meaning of стая

group of birds

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RU[ˈstaja]
flock
стая - flock
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стая with English translation

стая usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

A flock of geese flew in a V over the fields.

Стая гусей пролетела V-образным клином над полями.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

We watched a flock of sparrows settle in the maple tree.

Мы наблюдали, как стая воробьёв села на клён.

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

стаяflock
игратьplay
океанocean
группаgroup
параpair
короваcow
яйцоegg

стая synonyms

Related words worth learning together

стайка
a diminutive indicating a smaller, more compact flock
рой
usually about insects; for birds used in poetic or special contexts (e.g., a swarm of starlings)
колония
a group of birds or animals that live and breed in one place (colony)
скопление
a neutral term for a dense gathering of objects; descriptive/formal
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стайка

a diminutive indicating a smaller, more compact flock

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

usually about insects; for birds used in poetic or special contexts (e.g., a swarm of starlings)

B1Often
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колония

a group of birds or animals that live and breed in one place (colony)

B1Rarely
🇷🇺ru

a neutral term for a dense gathering of objects; descriptive/formal

B1Rarely

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How to pronounce стая and what this word means

стая means flock. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce стая

[ˈstaja]

стая translation

flock

стая examples

A flock of geese flew in a V over the fields.

стая transcription

[ˈstaja]

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стая meaning: what does it mean?

группа птиц, летающих или сидящих вместе

стая pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

стая definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A flock of geese flew in a V over the fields. Translation: Стая гусей пролетела V-образным клином над полями.

Is стая part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, стая (flock) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is стая part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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