таракан
cockroach
living beings insects noun
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таракан with English translation
таракан usage examples
A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink.
Таракан промчался по кухонной раковине.
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таракан synonyms
What's the difference between таракан / тараканчик / прусак / чёрный таракан / мадагаскарский шипящий таракан
the main word for this insect in everyday speech
A cockroach appeared in the apartment.
В квартире появился таракан.
diminutive, often ironic or affectionate
He is even afraid of little cockroaches.
Он боится даже тараканчиков.
colloquial name for a common species (Blattella germanica)
The basement is full of German cockroaches.
В подвале полно прусаков.
descriptive phrase indicating the insect's color
I saw a black cockroach in the kitchen.
Я видел чёрного таракана на кухне.
name of a specific species, common in zoology and among hobbyists/pet-keepers
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are often kept as pets.
Мадагаскарские шипящие тараканы часто содержатся как питомцы.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce таракан and what this word means
таракан translation: cockroach. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce таракан
[tɐrɐˈkan]
таракан translation
cockroach
таракан examples
A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink.
таракан transcription
[tɐrɐˈkan]
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таракан meaning: what does it mean?
Плоское насекомое с усиками, часто появляющееся в домах.
таракан pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
таракан is pronounced as [tɐrɐˈkan]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
таракан definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink. Translation: Таракан промчался по кухонной раковине.
Is таракан part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, таракан (cockroach) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is таракан part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, таракан (cockroach) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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