протекать
leak
let liquid out
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протекать with English translation
протекать usage examples
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer.
После шторма крыша начала протекать, поэтому мы вызвали кровельщика.
I left the sink tap running and the pipe began to leak.
Я оставил кран открытым, и труба стала протекать.
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протекать belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
протекать synonyms
What's the difference between протекать / течь / подтекать / потекать / просочиться / пролиться
General verb for liquid leaking from a container, roof, or pipe; emphasizes the process.
Did gas leak? No, it's just the roof that leaks water.
Утёк газ? Нет, просто из крыши протекает вода.
Broad and simple word for liquid movement; can be used for a nose or a pipe.
Water is flowing from the tap.
Из крана течёт вода.
A small, often persistent leak — drops or a thin stream; indicates a problem needing repair.
The tap was dripping all night.
Кран подтекал всю ночь.
Indicates the start of flowing or partial flow (often about a change of state/result).
After the rain, water started leaking at the roof seam.
После дождя по стыку крыши потекла вода.
Means slow penetration or leakage through small gaps; also used figuratively for information.
Water seeped through the cracks in the wall.
Вода просочилась через трещины в стене.
Means liquid was spilled from a vessel onto a surface — often accidentally.
Tea spilled over the table.
Чай пролился по столу.
Denotes individual drops, rhythmic falling of liquid — usually a physical action.
Water is dripping from the pipe.
Из трубы капает вода.
Slow, even release of liquid through a porous surface or seam.
Moisture was seeping from the wall.
Из стены сочилась влага.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce протекать and what this word means
протекать translation: leak. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce протекать
[prɐtʲɪˈkatʲ]
протекать translation
leak
протекать examples
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer.
протекать transcription
[prɐtʲɪˈkatʲ]
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Questions about this word
протекать meaning: what does it mean?
пропускать жидкость через отверстие или трещину
протекать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
протекать is pronounced as [prɐtʲɪˈkatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
протекать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer. Translation: После шторма крыша начала протекать, поэтому мы вызвали кровельщика.
Is протекать part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, протекать (leak) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is протекать part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, протекать (leak) 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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