тереть
scrub
clean by rubbing
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тереть with English translation
тереть usage examples
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.
Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.
Don't scrub the curtains too hard or you might damage the fabric.
Не следует тереть занавески слишком сильно, иначе можно повредить ткань.
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тереть belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
тереть synonyms
Related words worth learning together
perfective of 'тереть' — a short rubbing action; can mean rub to relieve pain
wipe once with a cloth to clean or dry — perfective of 'протирать'
rub for a while or with effort, often to polish or rub in a substance
remove dirt (sometimes using a brush or cleaners) — broader than just rubbing
wipe off moisture or dust with a cloth; movement usually sliding
rub until a change of form or state (rub into powder or a paste)
scrape off a layer or coating from a surface, often using force or a tool
make clean, remove impurities; more formal and general term
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce тереть and what this word means
тереть means scrub. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce тереть
[ˈtʲerʲetʲ]
тереть translation
scrub
тереть examples
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.
тереть transcription
[ˈtʲerʲetʲ]
Questions about this word
тереть meaning: what does it mean?
тереть сильно, чтобы удалить грязь или пятна
тереть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
тереть is pronounced as [ˈtʲerʲetʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
тереть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off. Translation: Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.
Is тереть part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, тереть (scrub) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тереть part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, тереть (scrub) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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