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запах

smell

Meaning of запах

Something in the air that people can notice with their nose.

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Russian[zɐˈpax]
smell
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запах with English translation

запах usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The smell of rain made me happy.

Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

There was a strange smell in the room.

В комнате стоял странный запах.

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запах belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

запахsmell
беспорядокmess
пыльdust
пятноstain
мусорtrash
инструментtool
раковинаsink

запах synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between запах / аромат / вонь

🇷🇺Russian
запах

General word for olfactory sensation.

A2Very Often

There was a pleasant smell of flowers in the room.

В комнате был приятный запах цветов.

🇷🇺Russian

Pleasant, delicate scent, usually food or flowers.

B1Often

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen.

Аромат свежесваренного кофе наполнил кухню.

В
🇷🇺Russian
вонь

Very unpleasant, strong odor.

B1Often

A terrible stench came from the garbage bin.

Из мусорного бака шла ужасная вонь.

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How to pronounce запах and what this word means

запах translation: smell. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce запах

[zɐˈpax]

запах translation

smell

запах examples

The smell of rain made me happy.

запах transcription

[zɐˈpax]

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запах meaning: what does it mean?

То, что ощущается носом — любой запах, приятный или неприятный.

запах pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The smell of rain made me happy. Translation: Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

Is запах part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, запах (smell) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is запах part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, запах (smell) 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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