копать
Translation of копать
dig
Russian word in Latin letters: kopat
Meaning of копать
делать углубление в земле с помощью инструмента или руками
to move earth to make a hole in the ground
Pronunciation
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I will dig a hole for the tree.
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Я выкопаю яму для дерева.
The dog likes to dig in the garden.
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Собака любит копать в саду.
копать synonyms
What's the difference between копать, рыть, and раскопать
Same meaning; often for holes, ditches or animals digging.
Advanced: broader words
Dig to uncover or find something buried.
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копать belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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копать meaning: what does it mean?
to move earth to make a hole in the ground
копать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
копать is pronounced as [kɐˈpatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
копать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I will dig a hole for the tree. Translation: Я выкопаю яму для дерева.
Is копать part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, копать (dig) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is копать part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, копать (dig) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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