Sting - translation, pronunciation and examples
sting
living beings insects verb
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When to use sting
Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.
Оса может жалить без предупреждения.
sting usage examples
Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.
Оса может жалить без предупреждения.
A wasp can sting without warning.
Similar words
to wound with a stinger (an insect); a sharp, often venomous poke
to cut or seize with the teeth or mandibles; used for animals and some insects (e.g. mosquito bite)
to make a small hole with a sharp point; also to feel a small sharp pain
to give a small, sharp bite or pinch; often light or playful
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sting belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
sting synonyms
What's the difference between sting / bite / prick / nip
to wound with a stinger (an insect); a sharp, often venomous poke
A bee stung me on the arm.
Пчела ужалила меня за руку.
to cut or seize with the teeth or mandibles; used for animals and some insects (e.g. mosquito bite)
I was bitten by a mosquito last night.
Меня укусил комар прошлой ночью.
to make a small hole with a sharp point; also to feel a small sharp pain
He pricked his finger on a thorn.
Он уколол палец о шип.
The puppy nipped my hand while playing.
Щенок слегка укусил меня за руку во время игры.
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How to pronounce sting and what this word means
sting translation: жалить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sting
/ˈstɪŋ/
sting translation
жалить
sting examples
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.
sting transcription
/ˈstɪŋ/, /ˈstɪŋ/
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sting meaning: what does it mean?
living beings insects verb
sting pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sting is pronounced as /ˈstɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sting definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly. Translation: Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.
Is sting part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, sting (жалить) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sting part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, sting (жалить) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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