усик
Translation of усик
antenna
Russian word in Latin letters: usik
Meaning of усик
длинный чувствительный орган на голове насекомых
one of the two long thin parts on an insect's head used for feeling
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Усик or антенна?
антенна
антенна ≠ insect antenna: a TV or radio aerial
Don't say антенна for insects. An insect's feeler — «усик»; a TV or radio aerial — «антенна».
Муравей ощупывает дорогу усиками.
The ant feels its way with its antennae.
На крыше стоит телевизионная антенна.
There is a TV aerial on the roof, not a feeler.
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The grasshopper moved its antenna.
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Кузнечик пошевелил усиком.
The beetle has two long antennae.
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У жука два длинных усика.
усик synonyms
What's the difference between усик and усы
Colloquial plural for beetles and cockroaches.
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усик belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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усик meaning: what does it mean?
one of the two long thin parts on an insect's head used for feeling
усик pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
усик is pronounced as [ˈusʲik]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
усик definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The grasshopper moved its antenna. Translation: Кузнечик пошевелил усиком.
Is усик part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, усик (antenna) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is усик part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, усик (antenna) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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