ноготь
Translation of ноготь
nail
Meaning of ноготь
Твёрдая пластинка на конце пальца.
the hard, flat part at the end of a finger or toe

Transcription and pronunciation of ноготь
но́готь
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈnoɡətʲ]
- In Latin letters
- nogot
Traps and common mistakes
Ноготь or гвоздь?
гвоздь
гвоздь = a metal nail you hammer in
Don't mix them up. On your finger — ноготь; a metal one you hammer in — гвоздь.
Папа забил гвоздь в стену.
Dad hammered a nail into the wall.
Я сломала ноготь, когда открывала банку.
I broke a nail opening a jar.
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Don't bite your nails.
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Не грызи ногти.
She painted her nails red.
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Она накрасила ногти в красный цвет.
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What does ноготь mean?
the hard, flat part at the end of a finger or toe
How do you pronounce ноготь?
ноготь is pronounced [ˈnoɡətʲ], in Latin letters “nogot”.
How is ноготь used in a sentence?
Don't bite your nails. Translation: Не грызи ногти.
Is ноготь part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, ноготь (nail) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ноготь part of Limbs vocabulary?
Yes, ноготь (nail) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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