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стая

Translation of стая

pod

Meaning of стая

Russian

группа морских млекопитающих (например дельфинов), плавающая вместе

English

a group of dolphins or whales

pod

Transcription and pronunciation of стая

ста́я

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈstajə]
In Latin letters
staya

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  1. A pod of dolphins leapt beside the boat.

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    Стая дельфинов выпрыгивала рядом с лодкой.

  2. We followed a pod of whales for an hour.

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    Мы час следили за стаей китов.

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Used by scientists for whales and dolphins.

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стая belongs to the topic "Animal Groups →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does стая mean?

a group of dolphins or whales

How do you pronounce стая?

стая is pronounced [ˈstajə], in Latin letters “staya”.

How is стая used in a sentence?

A pod of dolphins leapt beside the boat. Translation: Стая дельфинов выпрыгивала рядом с лодкой.

Is стая part of Animal Groups vocabulary?

Yes, стая (pod) can be learned in the Animal Groups topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is стая part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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