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hyena

hyena

Meaning of hyena

living beings wild animals noun

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British English/haɪˈiːnə/
American English/haɪˈiːnə/
Russian transcription[ɡʲiˈenə]
hyena
hyena - гиена
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hyena with Russian translation

hyena usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Гиена ищет пищу на саванне.

A hyena searches the dry savannah.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Гиены охотились вместе в прохладную ночь.

Hyenas hunted together during the cool night.

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hyena belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". 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 hyena / aardwolf

🇬🇧English
hyena

general term for members of the Hyaenidae family

B2Very Often

We watched a hyena moving along the ridge at dusk.

Мы наблюдали, как гиена шла по гребню на закате.

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🇬🇧English
aardwolf

a member of the Hyaenidae family but distinct: small, insectivorous (feeds on termites)

B2Rarely

Unlike other hyenas, the aardwolf feeds primarily on termites.

В отличие от других гиен, аардволф питается в основном термитами.

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How to pronounce hyena and what this word means

hyena translation: гиена. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce hyena

/haɪˈiːnə/

hyena translation

гиена

hyena examples

A hyena searches the dry savannah.

hyena transcription

/haɪˈiːnə/, /haɪˈiːnə/

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hyena meaning: what does it mean?

living beings wild animals noun

hyena pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

A hyena searches the dry savannah. Translation: Гиена ищет пищу на саванне.

Is hyena part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, hyena (гиена) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is hyena part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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