noun · A2 · Often · both

litter

помёт

Meaning of litter

group of newborn animals

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EN-UK/ˈlɪtə/
EN-US/ˈlɪtɚ/
RU[pɐˈmʲot]
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litter with Russian translation

litter usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The cat had a litter of four kittens last night.

У кошки прошлой ночью был помёт из четырёх котят.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She counted the puppy litter in the barn.

Она пересчитала помёт щенков в сарае.

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

litter
помёт
play
ocean
group
pair
cow
egg

litter synonyms

Related words worth learning together

litter
Тот же термин: группа новорождённых животных (помёт).
offspring
Общее слово для потомства всех видов, более широкое, чем «помёт».
progeny
Формальное слово для потомков/потомства; похоже по смыслу, но книжное.
brood
Группа птенцов или выводок у птиц/насекомых; близко по смыслу, но чаще про птиц.
clutch
Набор яиц, отложенных одновременно; относится к яйцам, не к новорождённым.
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🇬🇧en

Тот же термин: группа новорождённых животных (помёт).

A2Very Often

The dog had a litter of six puppies.

🇬🇧en

Общее слово для потомства всех видов, более широкое, чем «помёт».

A2Very Often

Many animals protect their offspring carefully.

🇬🇧en

Формальное слово для потомков/потомства; похоже по смыслу, но книжное.

B2Rarely

The scientist studied the progeny of several generations.

🇬🇧en

Группа птенцов или выводок у птиц/насекомых; близко по смыслу, но чаще про птиц.

B1Often

The hen had a brood of chicks this spring.

🇬🇧en

Набор яиц, отложенных одновременно; относится к яйцам, не к новорождённым.

B1Often

The turtle laid a clutch of eggs on the beach.

🇬🇧en

Маленькая птичка, ещё в гнезде; конкретная стадия, не общий «помёт».

B1Rarely

The nestlings stayed quiet while the parent hunted for food.

🇬🇧en

Молодые рыбы после вылупления; видоспецифично и отличается от «помёта».

B1Rarely

The aquarium keeper moved the fry to a separate tank.

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What does litter mean?

group of newborn animals

How do you pronounce litter?

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

How is litter used in a sentence?

The cat had a litter of four kittens last night. Translation: У кошки прошлой ночью был помёт из четырёх котят.

Is litter part of Animal Groups vocabulary?

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

Is litter part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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