тормозить
Translation of тормозить
brake
Russian word in Latin letters: tormozit
Meaning of тормозить
Замедлять машину или велосипед, нажимая на педаль или рычаг.
to slow down a car or bike using a pedal or lever

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The driver braked suddenly.
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Водитель резко затормозил.
Brake gently on wet roads.
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На мокрой дороге тормозите плавно.
тормозить synonyms
What's the difference between тормозить, сбавлять скорость, and останавливаться
Go slower, not necessarily with brakes.
Advanced: broader words
Stop moving completely.
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тормозить belongs to the topic "On the Road →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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тормозить meaning: what does it mean?
to slow down a car or bike using a pedal or lever
тормозить pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
тормозить is pronounced as [tərmɐˈzʲitʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
тормозить definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The driver braked suddenly. Translation: Водитель резко затормозил.
Is тормозить part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, тормозить (brake) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тормозить part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, тормозить (brake) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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