жалить
sting
living beings insects verb
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жалить with English translation
жалить usage examples
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.
Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.
A wasp can sting without warning.
Оса может жалить без предупреждения.
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жалить synonyms
What's the difference between жалить / ужалить / укусить / колоть / жечь / прокалывать
The basic verb for an insect delivering a sting that causes pain.
Wasps sting if you get close to them.
Осы жалят, если к ним приблизиться.
Perfective of 'жалить', emphasizes the single act of being stung.
A bee stung him in the leg.
Пчела ужалила его в ногу.
To bite with teeth; can apply to some insects (mosquitoes) but differs from a sting with a stinger.
A mosquito bit me at night.
Комар укусил меня ночью.
Emphasizes a pricking or stabbing action; can describe the sensation of a sting.
A cactus can prick you if you touch it.
Кактус может колоть, если до него дотронуться.
Describes a burning sensation that may occur after a bite or sting.
After the sting it started to burn and itch.
После ужаления начало жечь и зудеть.
To pierce with a sharp object; closer to penetration than to a classic sting.
A sharp thorn punctured the tire inner tube.
Острый шип проколол камеру колеса.
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How to pronounce жалить and what this word means
жалить translation: sting. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce жалить
[ʐaˈlʲitʲ]
жалить translation
sting
жалить examples
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.
жалить transcription
[ʐaˈlʲitʲ]
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Questions about this word
жалить meaning: what does it mean?
Укусить жалом и вызвать острую боль или раздражение
жалить pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
жалить is pronounced as [ʐaˈlʲitʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
жалить definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly. Translation: Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.
Is жалить part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, жалить (sting) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жалить part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, жалить (sting) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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