ползти вверх
Translation of ползти вверх
creep up
Meaning of ползти вверх
постепенно расти в числе или количестве
to gradually become larger in number or amount
Transcription and pronunciation of ползти вверх
ползти́ вверх
Stress: ползти — 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [pɐɫˈsʲtʲi ˈvvʲerx]
- In Latin letters
- polzti vverh / polzti vverkh
Traps and common mistakes
Ползти вверх or подкрадываться?
подкрадываться
подкрадываться = to sneak up on someone quietly
Don't mix them up. Sneaking up on someone — подкрадываться; numbers slowly rising — ползти вверх.
Кот подкрадывается к птице.
The cat is creeping up on the bird.
Счета за свет медленно ползут вверх.
Electricity bills are slowly creeping up.
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The costs slowly crept up.
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Расходы понемногу ползли вверх.
My weight has crept up this year.
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За этот год мой вес пополз вверх.
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What's the difference between ползти вверх, подниматься, and расти
Advanced: broader words
General word: grow, increase; no slow or sneaky shade.
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ползти вверх belongs to the topic "Skills and Career →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does ползти вверх mean?
to gradually become larger in number or amount
How do you pronounce ползти вверх?
ползти вверх is pronounced [pɐɫˈsʲtʲi ˈvvʲerx], in Latin letters “polzti vverh”.
How is ползти вверх used in a sentence?
The costs slowly crept up. Translation: Расходы понемногу ползли вверх.
Is ползти вверх part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, ползти вверх (creep up) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ползти вверх part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, ползти вверх (creep up) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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