подкрадываться
stalk
living beings wild animals verb
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подкрадываться with English translation
подкрадываться usage examples
The cat stalks the bird quietly.
Кошка подкрадывается к птице тихо.
He stalks the deer near sunrise.
Он подкрадывается к оленю на рассвете.
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подкрадываться belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
подкрадываться synonyms
What's the difference between подкрадываться / красться / подкрасться / выслеживать / подбираться / подползать
To approach quietly and unnoticed; emphasizes the process of stealthy moving closer.
The cat was sneaking up on the bird.
Кот подкрадывался к птице.
To move silently and covertly; a general term for sneaking movement.
He crept down the corridor so as not to wake the children.
Он крался по коридору, чтобы не разбудить детей.
Perfective form of 'подкрадываться' — emphasizes a completed, successful approach.
He sneaked up to the window and peered inside.
Он подкрался к окну и заглянул внутрь.
To track a target deliberately with the intent to catch; emphasizes targeted tracking rather than mere watching.
The hunters tracked the animal for several hours.
Охотники выслеживали зверя несколько часов.
To approach stealthily, often gradually closing the distance; implies careful getting closer.
He crept up to the house with the light off.
Он подбирался к дому с выключенным фонарём.
To crawl up; typical for animals or people crawling, emphasizes the mode of movement.
The snake crawled up to the mouse and struck.
Змея подползла к мыши и атаковала.
To follow someone with the intent to catch or harm; emphasizes ongoing pursuit rather than quiet approach.
A strange man was following her down the street.
Странный мужчина преследовал её по улице.
To watch or monitor someone/something; focuses on observation and monitoring rather than approaching stealthily.
They were monitoring the suspect's movements.
Они следили за передвижениями подозреваемого.
To lie still in hiding and wait for the right moment to act; emphasizes waiting rather than movement.
The predator crouched in the bushes, waiting.
Хищник затаился среди кустов.
To lie in ambush for someone with the intention to attack or capture; combines stealth with intent.
Bandits were lying in wait for travelers at the bridge.
Бандиты подстерегали путников у моста.
To make one's way quietly and carefully through obstacles; emphasizes difficulty of the route.
We made our way through the dense forest so we wouldn't be seen.
Мы пробирались через густой лес, чтобы не заметили.
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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 подкрадываться and what this word means
подкрадываться translation: stalk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce подкрадываться
[pɐdkrɐˈdɨvət͡sə]
подкрадываться translation
stalk
подкрадываться examples
The cat stalks the bird quietly.
подкрадываться transcription
[pɐdkrɐˈdɨvət͡sə]
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Questions about this word
подкрадываться meaning: what does it mean?
Медленно и тихо подходить к животному или человеку, чтобы поймать или напасть.
подкрадываться pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
подкрадываться is pronounced as [pɐdkrɐˈdɨvət͡sə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
подкрадываться definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat stalks the bird quietly. Translation: Кошка подкрадывается к птице тихо.
Is подкрадываться part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, подкрадываться (stalk) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is подкрадываться part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, подкрадываться (stalk) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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