Nestling - translation, pronunciation and examples
nestling
young bird in nest
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птенец
молодой птенец
птенец в гнезде
пух птенца
корм для птенца
nestling usage examples
Птенец молча ждал, когда родитель вернётся с едой.
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food.
Птенец устроился под тёплыми перьями взрослой птицы.
A nestling nestled under the warm feathers of the adult bird.
Similar words
A young bird that is still in the nest and typically cannot yet fly; the precise ornithological term for that stage.
Common, general and often informal term for a young bird (especially poultry); broader than 'nestling'.
A young bird that has left the nest or is learning to fly; typically older than a nestling and may be semi-independent.
A very recently hatched animal (often used for birds and reptiles); emphasizes emergence from the egg rather than nest residence.
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nestling belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between nestling / chick / fledgling / hatchling
A young bird that is still in the nest and typically cannot yet fly; the precise ornithological term for that stage.
The nestling chirped for food while tucked under its mother's wing.
Птенец пищал, прося еды, укрывшись под крылом матери.
Common, general and often informal term for a young bird (especially poultry); broader than 'nestling'.
The hen guarded her chicks in the yard.
Курица охраняла своих цыплят во дворе.
A young bird that has left the nest or is learning to fly; typically older than a nestling and may be semi-independent.
The fledgling hopped along the branch, practicing short flights between twigs.
Юный птенец прыгал по ветке, тренируя короткие полёты между веточками.
A very recently hatched animal (often used for birds and reptiles); emphasizes emergence from the egg rather than nest residence.
The hatchling had damp downy feathers after breaking out of its shell.
Молодой птенец был с влажным пушком после вылупления из скорлупы.
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nestling translation: птенец. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce nestling
/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/
nestling translation
птенец
nestling examples
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food.
nestling transcription
/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/, /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/
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nestling meaning: what does it mean?
young bird in nest
nestling pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
nestling is pronounced as /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
nestling definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food. Translation: Птенец молча ждал, когда родитель вернётся с едой.
Is nestling part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, nestling (птенец) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is nestling part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, nestling (птенец) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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