дрейфовать
Translation of дрейфовать
drift
Russian word in Latin letters: dreyfovat
Meaning of дрейфовать
Медленно двигаться, когда тебя несёт течение или ветер.
to move slowly, carried by water or air
Pronunciation
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The boat drifted slowly out to sea.
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Лодка медленно дрейфовала в открытое море.
Large pieces of ice were drifting down the river.
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По реке дрейфовали большие куски льда.
дрейфовать synonyms
What's the difference between дрейфовать, плыть по течению, and нести течением
Impersonal: the current carries it along.
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дрейфовать meaning: what does it mean?
to move slowly, carried by water or air
дрейфовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
дрейфовать is pronounced as [drʲɪɪ̯fɐˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
дрейфовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The boat drifted slowly out to sea. Translation: Лодка медленно дрейфовала в открытое море.
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