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детёныш

Translation of детёныш

cub

Meaning of детёныш

Russian

малыш хищного зверя, например льва или медведя

English

the young of a lion, bear, fox or similar wild animal

cub

Transcription and pronunciation of детёныш

детёныш

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[dʲɪˈtʲonɨʂ]
In Latin letters
detyonysh / detjonysh / detenysh

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  1. A cub plays near the den.

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    Детёныш играет рядом с логовом.

  2. A cub stayed close to its mother all day.

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    Детёныш весь день держался рядом с матерью.

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What's the difference between детёныш, малыш, and медвежонок

малыш
🇷🇺Russian

Warm, affectionate word, also used for children.

Advanced: broader words

М
🇷🇺Russian
медвежонок

Narrower: a bear cub only (like львёнок, волчонок).

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What does детёныш mean?

the young of a lion, bear, fox or similar wild animal

How do you pronounce детёныш?

детёныш is pronounced [dʲɪˈtʲonɨʂ], in Latin letters “detyonysh”.

How is детёныш used in a sentence?

A cub plays near the den. Translation: Детёныш играет рядом с логовом.

Is детёныш part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, детёныш (cub) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is детёныш part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, детёныш (cub) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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