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личинка

Translation of личинка

grub

Meaning of личинка

Russian

толстый белый червячок в земле, из которого вырастет жук

English

a thick white larva of a beetle that lives in the soil

grub

Transcription and pronunciation of личинка

личи́нка

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[lʲɪˈt͡ɕinkə]
In Latin letters
lichinka

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  1. I found a fat grub under a log.

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    Я нашёл толстую личинку под бревном.

  2. The bird pulled a grub out of the soil.

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    Птица вытащила личинку из земли.

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What does личинка mean?

a thick white larva of a beetle that lives in the soil

How do you pronounce личинка?

личинка is pronounced [lʲɪˈt͡ɕinkə], in Latin letters “lichinka”.

How is личинка used in a sentence?

I found a fat grub under a log. Translation: Я нашёл толстую личинку под бревном.

Is личинка part of Insects vocabulary?

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

Is личинка part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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