бегемот
Translation of бегемот
hippopotamus
Meaning of бегемот
крупное африканское млекопитающее, много времени проводит в воде
a large, semi-aquatic African mammal with a massive body and short legs
Transcription and pronunciation of бегемот
бегемо́т
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [bʲɪɡʲɪˈmot]
- In Latin letters
- begemot
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The hippopotamus swims across the river.
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Бегемот плывёт через реку.
The hippopotamus opened its mouth wide.
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Бегемот широко открыл пасть.
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What's the difference between бегемот and гиппопотам
Same animal; sounds more scientific or bookish.
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What does бегемот mean?
a large, semi-aquatic African mammal with a massive body and short legs
How do you pronounce бегемот?
бегемот is pronounced [bʲɪɡʲɪˈmot], in Latin letters “begemot”.
How is бегемот used in a sentence?
The hippopotamus swims across the river. Translation: Бегемот плывёт через реку.
Is бегемот part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, бегемот (hippopotamus) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is бегемот part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, бегемот (hippopotamus) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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