сельдь
herring
savory oil-rich fish
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сельдь with English translation
сельдь usage examples
Herring is often pickled and served as a snack.
Сельдь часто маринуют и подают как закуску.
Fresh herring has a strong, savory flavor.
У свежей сельди ярко выраженный насыщенный вкус.
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сельдь belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
сельдь synonyms
What's the difference between сельдь / селёдка / селедка / солёная сельдь / маринованная сельдь / копчёная сельдь
colloquial or diminutive form of 'сельдь'
orthographic variant without the letter 'ё'; same meaning as 'селёдка'
herring treated by salting for preservation and eating
herring preserved in vinegar marinade with spices
herring that has been cold- or hot-smoked; has a characteristic smoky flavor
traditional curing method with added spices; a narrower culinary term
similar oily fish but a different species; often smaller and used in canning
small herring-like fish (sprat), similar in use but a different species
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How to pronounce сельдь and what this word means
сельдь means herring. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сельдь
[ˈsʲelʲtʲ]
сельдь translation
herring
сельдь examples
Zum Frühstück aß er Hering auf Schwarzbrot.
сельдь transcription
[ˈsʲelʲtʲ]
Questions about this word
сельдь meaning: what does it mean?
небольшая масляная рыба с насыщенным вкусом
сельдь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сельдь is pronounced as [ˈsʲelʲtʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сельдь definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Zum Frühstück aß er Hering auf Schwarzbrot. Translation: На завтрак он ел селёдку на чёрном хлебе.
Is сельдь part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?
Yes, сельдь (herring) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сельдь part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, сельдь (herring) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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