Протирать - translation, pronunciation and examples
wipe
clean by wiping
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When to use протирать
den Tisch abwischen
die Arbeitsplatte abwischen
den Boden abwischen
sauber abwischen
trocken abwischen
протирать usage examples
Similar words
rub with a cloth or wipe to remove dust or dirt
remove moisture or dirt, usually with a towel, napkin, or cloth
rub with a cloth or napkin, close to 'протирать', sometimes implying care or gentleness
remove something completely from a surface; often implies a more complete or final removal
a more formal general word 'remove' or 'delete', not necessarily by wiping
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протирать belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
протирать synonyms
What's the difference between протирать / вытирать / обтирать / стереть / удалить / чистить
rub with a cloth or wipe to remove dust or dirt
I wipe the table after dinner.
Я протираю стол после ужина.
remove moisture or dirt, usually with a towel, napkin, or cloth
Wipe your hands with a towel.
Вытирай руки полотенцем.
rub with a cloth or napkin, close to 'протирать', sometimes implying care or gentleness
She wiped the shelves of dust.
Она обтирала полки от пыли.
remove something completely from a surface; often implies a more complete or final removal
She wiped the dust off the shelf.
Она стерла пыль с полки.
a more formal general word 'remove' or 'delete', not necessarily by wiping
Remove the stain from the clothing according to the instructions.
Удалите пятно с одежды по инструкции.
I clean my boots with a brush.
Я чищу ботинки щёткой.
I had to scrub off the old stains from the floor.
Пришлось оттирать старые пятна с пола.
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How to pronounce протирать and what this word means
протирать translation: wipe. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce протирать
[prətʲɪˈratʲ]
протирать translation
wipe
протирать examples
Bitte wisch den Tisch ab.
протирать transcription
[prətʲɪˈratʲ]
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Questions about this word
протирать meaning: what does it mean?
удалять грязь или влагу движением ткани по поверхности
протирать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
протирать is pronounced as [prətʲɪˈratʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
протирать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Bitte wisch den Tisch ab. Translation: Пожалуйста, вытри стол.
Is протирать part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, протирать (wipe) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is протирать part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, протирать (wipe) 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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