клевать
peck
living beings birds verb
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клевать with English translation
клевать usage examples
The hen pecks at scattered grain.
Курица клюёт рассыпанные зерна.
Chicks peck their food quickly.
Цыплята быстро клюют свою еду .
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клевать synonyms
What's the difference between клевать / клюнуть / поклевывать / кусать / щипать / выщипывать
main meaning — about birds taking food with short pecking motions
The sparrows were pecking at the grain on the path.
Воробьи клевали зерно на дорожке.
perfective single action — one quick peck with the beak
The pigeon pecked at the bread and flew away.
Голубь клюнул хлеб и улетел.
repeated small pecking motions; often about birds or someone nibbling slowly
The hens were pecking at the scattered grains.
Куры поклевывали рассыпанные зерна.
stronger than peck — to bite with teeth; can be about animals or people
The dog bit the boy on the arm.
Собака укусила мальчика за руку.
to pinch or pluck a small part (feather, hair); similar motion but different instrument
The cat was pinching (tugging) at the carpet with its claws.
Кот щипал ковёр когтями.
specific — to pluck out feathers or hairs one by one; a more deliberate action
The hen plucked its feathers while preparing a nest.
Курица выщипала перья, готовясь к гнезду.
to pick or poke with something (finger, stick); similar motion but not with a beak
The child was picking (poking) his nose.
Ребёнок ковырялся в носу.
He was nibbling at the sandwich without taking a big bite.
Он покусывал бутерброд, не наглотавшись.
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How to pronounce клевать and what this word means
клевать translation: peck. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce клевать
[klʲeˈvatʲ]
клевать translation
peck
клевать examples
The hen pecks at scattered grain.
клевать transcription
[klʲeˈvatʲ]
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Questions about this word
клевать meaning: what does it mean?
ударять клювом, быстро щипать еду с поверхности
клевать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
клевать is pronounced as [klʲeˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
клевать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The hen pecks at scattered grain. Translation: Курица клюёт рассыпанные зерна.
Is клевать part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, клевать (peck) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is клевать part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, клевать (peck) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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