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smell

запах

Meaning of smell

Something in the air that people can notice with their nose.

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EN-UK/ˈsmɛl/
EN-US/ˈsmɛl/
RU[zɐˈpax]
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smell with Russian translation

smell usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The smell of rain made me happy.

Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

There was a strange smell in the room.

В комнате стоял странный запах.

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smell belongs to the topic "Interior and decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

smell
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smell
Означает «подавать сильный неприятный запах», более сильное, драматичное, иногда переносное употребление.
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🇬🇧en

Означает «подавать сильный неприятный запах», более сильное, драматичное, иногда переносное употребление.

B2Rarely

The old cellar reeked of mildew.

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What does smell mean?

Something in the air that people can notice with their nose.

How do you pronounce smell?

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

How is smell used in a sentence?

The smell of rain made me happy. Translation: Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

Is smell part of Interior and decor vocabulary?

Yes, smell (запах) can be learned in the Interior and decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is smell part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, smell (запах) 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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smell - pronunciation, meaning, translation: запах