забить
Translation of забить
block up
Meaning of забить
заделать отверстие или проход
to fill a hole or passage so that nothing can pass
Transcription and pronunciation of забить
заби́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [zɐˈbʲitʲ]
- In Latin letters
- zabit
Traps and common mistakes
Забить or заблокировать?
заблокировать
заблокировать = to block access or a card
Don't say «заблокировать раковину». Hair or leaves in a pipe — забить; a card or an account — заблокировать.
Банк заблокировал мою карту.
The bank blocked my card.
Слив в ванной опять чем-то забило.
The bath drain is blocked up with something again.
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Hair blocked up the sink.
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Волосы забили раковину.
Leaves blocked up the drain.
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Листья забили сток.
забить synonyms
What's the difference between забить, засорить, and заложить
Gradually, with dirt or rubbish: a pipe, a toilet.
Advanced: broader words
To fill an opening with bricks or stones.
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What does забить mean?
to fill a hole or passage so that nothing can pass
How do you pronounce забить?
забить is pronounced [zɐˈbʲitʲ], in Latin letters “zabit”.
How is забить used in a sentence?
Hair blocked up the sink. Translation: Волосы забили раковину.
Is забить part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, забить (block up) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is забить part of Grammar and Spoken English vocabulary?
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