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bug

жук

Meaning of bug

small crawling insect

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EN-UK/ə ˈbʌɡ/
EN-US/ə ˈbʌɡ/
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bug with Russian translation

bug usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Ярко-красный жук пополз по садовой дорожке.

A bright red bug crawled across the garden path.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы посадили маленького жука на лист, чтобы посмотреть, как он двигается.

We put a small bug on a leaf to watch it move.

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bug belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bugжук
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trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

bug synonyms

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beetle
A specific term for insects of the order Coleoptera; corresponds closely to Russian 'жук'.
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A specific term for insects of the order Coleoptera; corresponds closely to Russian 'жук'.

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We found a beetle in the garden.

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bug meaning: what does it mean?

small crawling insect

bug pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bug is pronounced as /ə ˈbʌɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

A bright red bug crawled across the garden path. Translation: Ярко-красный жук пополз по садовой дорожке.

Is bug part of Garden and plants vocabulary?

Yes, bug (жук) can be learned in the Garden and plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bug part of Home and Household vocabulary?

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