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thyme

тимьян

Meaning of thyme

woodsy aromatic herb

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EN-UK/ˈtaɪm/
EN-US/ˈtaɪm/
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thyme with Russian translation

thyme usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Тимьян отлично сочетается с запечённой курицей и овощами.

Thyme pairs well with roasted chicken and vegetables.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Свежий тимьян придаёт супу лесной аромат.

Fresh thyme adds a woodsy aroma to the soup.

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thyme belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

thymeтимьян
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

thyme synonyms

Related words worth learning together

oregano
Stronger, more pungent and peppery than thyme; used especially in tomato-based and Mediterranean dishes.
rosemary
Pine-like, resinous and stronger than thyme; more astringent and robust, often paired with roast meats and potatoes.
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🇬🇧en

Stronger, more pungent and peppery than thyme; used especially in tomato-based and Mediterranean dishes.

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Sprinkle oregano over the pizza before baking.

🇬🇧en

Pine-like, resinous and stronger than thyme; more astringent and robust, often paired with roast meats and potatoes.

C1Very Often

Rosemary and garlic go well with roast lamb.

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thyme meaning: what does it mean?

woodsy aromatic herb

thyme pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

thyme definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Thyme pairs well with roasted chicken and vegetables. Translation: Тимьян отлично сочетается с запечённой курицей и овощами.

Is thyme part of Garden Plants vocabulary?

Yes, thyme (тимьян) can be learned in the Garden Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is thyme part of Greens/herbs vocabulary?

Yes, thyme (тимьян) can be learned in the Greens/herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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