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колючий

Translation of колючий

thorny

Meaning of колючий

Russian

покрытый острыми иглами или колючками

English

covered with or bearing thorns

thorny

Transcription and pronunciation of колючий

колю́чий

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[kɐˈlʲut͡ɕɪj]
In Latin letters
kolyuchiy

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  1. The thorny rose pricked my finger.

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    Колючая роза уколола мне палец.

  2. The thorny branch scratched my arm.

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    Колючая ветка поцарапала мне руку.

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What's the difference between колючий, шипастый, and тернистый

Ш
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шипастый

Stresses big visible thorns.

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Т
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тернистый

тернистый — only figurative: a thorny path

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колючий belongs to the topic "Flowers →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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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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