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прижаться

Translation of прижаться

cuddle up

Meaning of прижаться

Russian

сесть или лечь вплотную к кому-то, чтобы было тепло и спокойно

English

to sit or lie with your body against someone else’s because you want to feel warm, protected, or loved

cuddle up

Transcription and pronunciation of прижаться

прижа́ться

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[prʲɪˈʐat͡sə]
In Latin letters
prizhatsya

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  1. He cuddled up to her on the sofa.

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    Он прижался к ней на диване.

  2. The twins cuddled up together under a blanket.

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    Близнецы прижались друг к другу под одеялом.

прижаться synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between прижаться, прильнуть, and обнять

П
🇷🇺Russian
прильнуть

Bookish and tender: nestle close.

Advanced: broader words

О
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обнять

Hug: put your arms around someone; cuddle up = press close.

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прижаться belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does прижаться mean?

to sit or lie with your body against someone else’s because you want to feel warm, protected, or loved

How do you pronounce прижаться?

прижаться is pronounced [prʲɪˈʐat͡sə], in Latin letters “prizhatsya”.

How is прижаться used in a sentence?

He cuddled up to her on the sofa. Translation: Он прижался к ней на диване.

Is прижаться part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, прижаться (cuddle up) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is прижаться part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?

Yes, прижаться (cuddle 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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