Sponge - translation, pronunciation and examples
sponge
soft cleaning pad
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When to use sponge
Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.
Оставь губку сушиться в держателе после мытья.
sponge usage examples
Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.
Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly.
Оставь губку сушиться в держателе после мытья.
Leave the sponge to dry in a holder after washing.
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General term for an absorbent cleaning or bathing implement.
An abrasive pad for tough scrubbing; harsher than a regular sponge.
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What's the difference between sponge / scouring pad
General term for an absorbent cleaning or bathing implement.
She wiped the table with a sponge.
Она вытерла стол губкой.
An abrasive pad for tough scrubbing; harsher than a regular sponge.
Use a scouring pad for the burnt pan.
Используй абразивную губку для пригоревшей сковороды.
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How to pronounce sponge and what this word means
sponge translation: губка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sponge
/ə ˈspʌndʒ/
sponge translation
губка
sponge examples
Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly.
sponge transcription
/ə ˈspʌndʒ/, /ˈspʌndʒ/
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sponge meaning: what does it mean?
soft cleaning pad
sponge pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sponge is pronounced as /ə ˈspʌndʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sponge definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly. Translation: Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.
Is sponge part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, sponge (губка) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sponge part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, sponge (губка) 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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