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таракан

Translation of таракан

cockroach

Meaning of таракан

Russian

Плоское насекомое с усиками, часто появляющееся в домах.

English

a flat-bodied insect with long antennae, often found in buildings

cockroach

Transcription and pronunciation of таракан

тарака́н

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[tɐrɐˈkan]
In Latin letters
tarakan

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  1. A cockroach ran across the sink.

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    Таракан пробежал по раковине.

  2. A cockroach runs across the kitchen.

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    Таракан бегает по кухне.

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Colloquial name for the common small brown cockroach.

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What does таракан mean?

a flat-bodied insect with long antennae, often found in buildings

How do you pronounce таракан?

таракан is pronounced [tɐrɐˈkan], in Latin letters “tarakan”.

How is таракан used in a sentence?

A cockroach ran across the sink. Translation: Таракан пробежал по раковине.

Is таракан part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, таракан (cockroach) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is таракан part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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