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хищник

Translation of хищник

predator

Russian word in Latin letters: hischnik / khischnik / hishchnik

Meaning of хищник

Russian

Животное, которое охотится и питается другими животными.

English

an animal that hunts and eats other animals

predator

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈxʲiɕːnʲɪk]
Russian · Female

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  1. The tiger is a powerful predator.

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    Тигр — сильный хищник.

  2. Small animals hide from predators.

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    Мелкие животные прячутся от хищников.

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What's the difference between хищник and хищное животное

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хищное животное

Full phrase, a bit more formal or bookish.

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What does хищник mean?

an animal that hunts and eats other animals

How do you pronounce хищник?

хищник is pronounced [ˈxʲiɕːnʲɪk], in Latin letters “hischnik”.

How is хищник used in a sentence?

The tiger is a powerful predator. Translation: Тигр — сильный хищник.

Is хищник part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, хищник (predator) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is хищник part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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