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окопаться

Translation of окопаться

dig in

Meaning of окопаться

Russian

о солдатах: вырыть окопы и ждать нападения

English

if soldiers dig in or dig themselves in, they dig trenches where they can wait for an attack

dig in

Transcription and pronunciation of окопаться

окопа́ться

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[ɐkɐˈpat͡sə]
In Latin letters
okopatsya

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  1. The soldiers dug in before the enemy arrived.

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    Солдаты окопались до прибытия противника.

  2. The troops dug in by the river.

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    Войска окопались у реки.

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What's the difference between окопаться and закрепиться

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закрепиться

Broader: firmly hold a position, without trenches.

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What does окопаться mean?

if soldiers dig in or dig themselves in, they dig trenches where they can wait for an attack

How do you pronounce окопаться?

окопаться is pronounced [ɐkɐˈpat͡sə], in Latin letters “okopatsya”.

How is окопаться used in a sentence?

The soldiers dug in before the enemy arrived. Translation: Солдаты окопались до прибытия противника.

Is окопаться part of Transport vocabulary?

Yes, окопаться (dig in) can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is окопаться part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?

Yes, окопаться (dig in) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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