Stir - translation, pronunciation and examples
stir
move food in circles
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When to use stir
Время от времени помешивай суп, чтобы он не пригорел.
Она аккуратно помешивала соус на плите.
stir usage examples
Время от времени помешивай суп, чтобы он не пригорел.
Stir the soup occasionally to prevent burning.
Она аккуратно помешивала соус на плите.
She stirred the sauce carefully on the stove.
Similar words
move a utensil in a circular motion to keep ingredients moving or to blend gently, typically liquids or soft foods
combine two or more ingredients into one mixture; can be done in many ways (stirring, shaking, folding) and applies to both solids and liquids
beat or stir rapidly with a whisk or similar tool, often to incorporate air and make a mixture light and frothy; more vigorous and tool-specific than 'stir'
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stir belongs to the topic "Cooking Verbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stir synonyms
What's the difference between stir / mix / whisk
move a utensil in a circular motion to keep ingredients moving or to blend gently, typically liquids or soft foods
Stir the soup for five minutes so it doesn't stick to the pan.
Помешивайте суп в течение пяти минут, чтобы он не пригорел.
combine two or more ingredients into one mixture; can be done in many ways (stirring, shaking, folding) and applies to both solids and liquids
Mix the flour and sugar before adding the eggs.
Смешайте муку и сахар перед добавлением яиц.
beat or stir rapidly with a whisk or similar tool, often to incorporate air and make a mixture light and frothy; more vigorous and tool-specific than 'stir'
Whisk the eggs until they are light and frothy.
Взбейте яйца венчиком до легкой пены.
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How to pronounce stir and what this word means
stir translation: помешивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stir
/ˈstɜː/
stir translation
помешивать
stir examples
Stir the soup occasionally to prevent burning.
stir transcription
/ˈstɜː/, /ˈstɜr/
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Questions about this word
stir meaning: what does it mean?
move food in circles
stir pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stir is pronounced as /ˈstɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stir definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Stir the soup occasionally to prevent burning. Translation: Время от времени помешивай суп, чтобы он не пригорел.
Is stir part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, stir (помешивать) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stir part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, stir (помешивать) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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