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протирать

wipe

Meaning of протирать

clean by wiping

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RU[prətʲɪˈratʲ]
wipe
протирать - wipe
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протирать with Russian translation

протирать usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇷🇺RU

Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

🇮🇩ID🇷🇺RU

Протри окно этой тряпкой, чтобы убрать отпечатки пальцев.

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протирать belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

протиратьmengelap
беспорядокberantakan
мусорsampah
инструментalat
раковинаwastafel
включатьmenyalakan
выключатьmematikan

протирать synonyms

Related words worth learning together

вытирать
remove moisture or dirt, usually with a towel, napkin, or cloth
обтирать
rub with a cloth or napkin, close to 'протирать', sometimes implying care or gentleness
стереть
remove something completely from a surface; often implies a more complete or final removal
удалить
a more formal general word 'remove' or 'delete', not necessarily by wiping
чистить
make something clean; can include washing, brushing, or wiping
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В
🇷🇺ru
вытирать

remove moisture or dirt, usually with a towel, napkin, or cloth

A1Very Often
О
🇷🇺ru
обтирать

rub with a cloth or napkin, close to 'протирать', sometimes implying care or gentleness

A1Rarely
С
🇷🇺ru
стереть

remove something completely from a surface; often implies a more complete or final removal

A1Often
У
🇷🇺ru
удалить

a more formal general word 'remove' or 'delete', not necessarily by wiping

A1Often
🇷🇺ru

make something clean; can include washing, brushing, or wiping

A1Very Often
🇷🇺ru

remove stubborn or ingrained dirt with effort (often by scrubbing)

A1Rarely

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протирать meaning: what does it mean?

удалять грязь или влагу движением ткани по поверхности

протирать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

протирать is pronounced as [prətʲɪˈratʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating. Translation: Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

Is протирать part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, протирать (wipe) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is протирать part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, протирать (wipe) 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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