кусать
Translation of кусать
bite
Russian word in Latin letters: kusat
Meaning of кусать
впиваться зубами в кожу или плоть другого животного
to use the teeth to cut into the skin or flesh of another animal
Pronunciation
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Mosquitoes bite during the evening.
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Комары кусаются вечером.
Dogs bite without warning.
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Собаки кусаются без предупреждения.
кусать synonyms
What's the difference between кусать, кусаться, откусить, прикусить, and грызть
About a habit: «эта собака кусается» = this dog bites.
Advanced: broader words
Narrower: to bite off a piece, usually of food.
Narrower: to bite lightly, often by accident: bite your tongue.
To bite again and again for a long time: gnaw bones, nuts.
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кусать belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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кусать meaning: what does it mean?
to use the teeth to cut into the skin or flesh of another animal
кусать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
кусать is pronounced as [kʊˈsatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
кусать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mosquitoes bite during the evening. Translation: Комары кусаются вечером.
Is кусать part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, кусать (bite) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is кусать part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, кусать (bite) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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