сом
catfish
mild fatty fish
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сом with German translation
сом usage examples
Wir brieten heute Wels in der Pfanne.
Сегодня мы жарили сома на сковороде.
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сом belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
сом synonyms
What's the difference between сом / сомик
Diminutive/affectionate form or name for small catfish (often aquarium species); more colloquial.
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How to pronounce сом and what this word means
сом means catfish. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сом
[ˈsom]
сом translation
catfish
сом examples
Der Wels hat weiches Fleisch.
сом transcription
[ˈsom]
Questions about this word
сом meaning: what does it mean?
пресноводная рыба с мягким жирным мясом
сом pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сом is pronounced as [ˈsom]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сом definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Wels hat weiches Fleisch. Translation: У сома нежное мясо.
Is сом part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?
Yes, сом (catfish) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сом part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, сом (catfish) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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