лев
Translation of лев
lion
Meaning of лев
крупное хищное млекопитающее семейства кошачьих, живущее в группах
a large predatory wild cat that typically lives in groups
Transcription and pronunciation of лев
- Transcription
- [ˈlʲef]
- In Latin letters
- lev
Traps and common mistakes
Лева or льва?
льва
льва = лев loses its е in other forms
Don't say лева. The е drops out in other forms: льва, льву, львы.
В зоопарке дети долго смотрели на льва.
At the zoo the children watched the lion for a long time.
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The lion is hunting in the dry grass.
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Лев охотится в сухой траве.
The lion sleeps beside the cubs.
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Лев спит рядом с детёнышами.
лев synonyms
What's the difference between лев and львица
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A female lion; лев is the male or the species.
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лев belongs to the topic "Wild Animals →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does лев mean?
a large predatory wild cat that typically lives in groups
How do you pronounce лев?
лев is pronounced [ˈlʲef], in Latin letters “lev”.
How is лев used in a sentence?
The lion is hunting in the dry grass. Translation: Лев охотится в сухой траве.
Is лев part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, лев (lion) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is лев part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, лев (lion) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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