шершень
Translation of шершень
hornet
Meaning of шершень
крупная агрессивная оса с мощным жалом
a large wasp that can inflict a painful sting
Transcription and pronunciation of шершень
ше́ршень
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈʂerʂɨnʲ]
- In Latin letters
- shershen
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A hornet nested under the roof tiles.
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Шершень устроил гнездо под черепицей.
We found a hornet's nest behind the shed.
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Мы нашли гнездо шершней за сараем.
шершень synonyms
What's the difference between шершень and оса
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Wasp: broader and smaller; a hornet is a big wasp.
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шершень belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 6 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does шершень mean?
a large wasp that can inflict a painful sting
How do you pronounce шершень?
шершень is pronounced [ˈʂerʂɨnʲ], in Latin letters “shershen”.
How is шершень used in a sentence?
A hornet nested under the roof tiles. Translation: Шершень устроил гнездо под черепицей.
Is шершень part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, шершень (hornet) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is шершень part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, шершень (hornet) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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