колючий
Translation of колючий
thorny
Meaning of колючий
покрытый острыми иглами или колючками
covered with or bearing thorns

Transcription and pronunciation of колючий
колю́чий
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [kɐˈlʲut͡ɕɪj]
- In Latin letters
- kolyuchiy
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The thorny rose pricked my finger.
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Колючая роза уколола мне палец.
The thorny branch scratched my arm.
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Колючая ветка поцарапала мне руку.
колючий synonyms
What's the difference between колючий, шипастый, and тернистый
Stresses big visible thorns.
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тернистый — only figurative: a thorny path
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What does колючий mean?
covered with or bearing thorns
How do you pronounce колючий?
колючий is pronounced [kɐˈlʲut͡ɕɪj], in Latin letters “kolyuchiy”.
How is колючий used in a sentence?
The thorny rose pricked my finger. Translation: Колючая роза уколола мне палец.
Is колючий part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, колючий (thorny) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is колючий part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, колючий (thorny) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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