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sponge

sponge

Meaning of sponge

English

a soft object that holds water, used for washing things

Русский

мягкий впитывающий предмет для мытья и протирки

sponge

Pronunciation

British English
/spʌndʒ/
American English
/spʌndʒ/

sponge with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом sponge

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Мыть губкой

Cleaning with a sponge
kitchen sponge
кухонная губка

I swap out the kitchen sponge every couple of weeks.

Я меняю кухонную губку раз в пару недель.

damp sponge
влажная губка

Wipe the stovetop with a damp sponge after cooking.

После готовки протри плиту влажной губкой.

  • wipe with a spongeпротереть губкой
  • scrub with a spongeоттереть губкой

Губка для мытья

For washing
dish sponge
губка для посуды

Use the rough side of the dish sponge on burnt pans.

Для пригоревших сковородок используй жёсткую сторону губки для посуды.

wring out the sponge
отжать губку

Wring out the sponge well so it dries by morning.

Хорошенько отожми губку, чтобы она высохла к утру.

  • sponge and soapy waterгубка и мыльная вода

sponge usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I need a new sponge.

Мне нужна новая губка.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Wash the plate with a sponge.

Помой тарелку губкой.

sponge synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sponge, scouring pad, and washcloth

S
🇬🇧English
scouring pad

a rough abrasive pad for scrubbing

A2often

ENUse a scouring pad for the burnt pan.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
washcloth

a cloth for washing, not a sponge

often

ENWipe the baby's face with a warm washcloth.

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Questions about this word

What does sponge mean?

a soft object that holds water, used for washing things

How do you pronounce sponge?

sponge is pronounced [spʌndʒ].

How is sponge used in a sentence?

Мне нужна новая губка. Translation: I need a new sponge.

Is sponge part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, sponge can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sponge part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sponge can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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