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сова

Translation of сова

owl

Meaning of сова

Russian

Ночная птица-хищник с большими глазами и тихим полётом.

English

a bird of prey with large eyes, typically active at night

owl

Transcription and pronunciation of сова

сова́

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[sɐˈva]
In Latin letters
sova

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  1. A small owl sat on the fence.

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    Маленькая сова сидела на заборе.

  2. I heard an owl at night.

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    Ночью я услышал сову.

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Eagle owl: a big owl with ear tufts.

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What does сова mean?

a bird of prey with large eyes, typically active at night

How do you pronounce сова?

сова is pronounced [sɐˈva], in Latin letters “sova”.

How is сова used in a sentence?

A small owl sat on the fence. Translation: Маленькая сова сидела на заборе.

Is сова part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, сова (owl) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is сова part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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