кусать
Translation of кусать
bite
Meaning of кусать
хватать или ранить зубами, как собака
to use the teeth to cut into the skin or flesh of another animal
Transcription and pronunciation of кусать
куса́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [kʊˈsatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- kusat
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Mosquitoes bite during the evening.
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Комары кусаются вечером.
Dogs bite without warning.
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Собаки кусаются без предупреждения.
кусать synonyms
What's the difference between кусать, кусаться, откусить, прикусить, and грызть
About a habit: «эта собака кусается» = this dog bites.
Advanced: broader words
Narrower: to bite off a piece, usually of food.
Narrower: to bite lightly, often by accident: bite your tongue.
To bite again and again for a long time: gnaw bones, nuts.
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кусать 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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What does кусать mean?
to use the teeth to cut into the skin or flesh of another animal
How do you pronounce кусать?
кусать is pronounced [kʊˈsatʲ], in Latin letters “kusat”.
How is кусать used in a sentence?
Mosquitoes bite during the evening. Translation: Комары кусаются вечером.
Is кусать part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, кусать (bite) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is кусать part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, кусать (bite) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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