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бурундук

chipmunk

Meaning of бурундук

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Russian[bʊrʊnˈduk]
chipmunk
бурундук - chipmunk
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бурундук with English translation

бурундук usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A chipmunk hides nuts for winter.

Бурундук прячет орехи на зиму.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The chipmunk runs across the path.

Бурундук бежит через тропинку.

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бурундук belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

бурундукchipmunk
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группаgroup
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бурундук synonyms

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What's the difference between бурундук / сибирский бурундук / полосатый бурундук / белка / суслик

🇷🇺Russian
бурундук

Standard name for a small striped rodent; neutral and commonly used.

B1Very Often

I saw a chipmunk by the tree roots.

Я увидел бурундука у корней дерева.

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🇷🇺Russian
сибирский бурундук

A more specific species or regional name; clarifies which chipmunk is meant.

B1Rarely

The Siberian chipmunk noticeably differs in size and coloration.

Сибирский бурундук заметно отличается по размеру и окрасу.

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полосатый бурундук

A descriptive name emphasizing the striped fur; essentially synonymous with 'chipmunk'.

B1Rarely

We noticed a striped chipmunk by the trail.

Мы заметили полосатого бурундука у тропы.

🇷🇺Russian

Another squirrel species, usually larger and without distinct stripes; not identical to a chipmunk but related.

B1Very Often

A squirrel sat on the branch and was chewing a nut.

На ветке сидела белка и грызла орех.

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🇷🇺Russian
суслик

A ground squirrel or gopher-like rodent; similar in shape but differs ecologically (lives in burrows, plains).

B1Rarely

Several ground squirrels appeared in the clearing.

На поляне появилось несколько сусликов.

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How to pronounce бурундук and what this word means

бурундук translation: chipmunk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce бурундук

[bʊrʊnˈduk]

бурундук translation

chipmunk

бурундук examples

A chipmunk hides nuts for winter.

бурундук transcription

[bʊrʊnˈduk]

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бурундук meaning: what does it mean?

Небольшой полосатый лесной грызун, который запасает орехи и семена.

бурундук pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

A chipmunk hides nuts for winter. Translation: Бурундук прячет орехи на зиму.

Is бурундук part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, бурундук (chipmunk) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is бурундук part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, бурундук (chipmunk) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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