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коготь

talon

Meaning of коготь

living beings birds noun

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Russian[ˈkogətʲ]
talon
коготь - talon
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коготь with English translation

коготь usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The eagle held the fish tightly in its sharp talon.

Орёл крепко держал рыбу своим острым когтем.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The owl grabs mice with its talon.

Сова использует коготь для захвата мыши.

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коготь belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

коготьtalon
игратьplay
океанocean
группаgroup
параpair
яйцоegg
голубьpigeon

коготь synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between коготь / коготок / ноготь / лапа / шпора / палец

К
🇷🇺Russian
коготок

Diminutive of 'kogot' — denotes a small claw, e.g. of a kitten or young bird.

B2Often
Н
🇷🇺Russian
ноготь

Usually used for human fingernails; for animals it's a less precise term for the nail.

B2Very Often
🇷🇺Russian

Refers to the whole paw of an animal, which includes claws; a broader term rather than a synonym.

B2Often
Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шпора

A bony or horny projection on a bird's leg (e.g. rooster) or a rider's spur; similar in function but not identical to a claw.

B2Often
П
🇷🇺Russian
палец

Finger/digit — a digit or part of a limb; animals' digits often end with claws, but the term is more general.

B2Very Often

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How to pronounce коготь and what this word means

коготь means talon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce коготь

[ˈkogətʲ]

коготь translation

talon

коготь examples

Der Adler packte die Beute mit seiner Kralle.

коготь transcription

[ˈkogətʲ]

Questions about this word

коготь meaning: what does it mean?

сильный изогнутый коготь хищной птицы для удержания добычи

коготь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

коготь is pronounced as [ˈkogətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

коготь definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Adler packte die Beute mit seiner Kralle. Translation: Орел схватил добычу своей когтeй.

Is коготь part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, коготь (talon) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is коготь part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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