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рыба-фугу

Translation of рыба-фугу

pufferfish

Meaning of рыба-фугу

Russian

Морская рыба, при опасности надувается и часто ядовита

English

a sea fish that inflates its body when threatened and is often poisonous

pufferfish

Transcription and pronunciation of рыба-фугу

ры́ба-фу́гу

Stress: рыба — 1st syllable · фугу — 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈrɨbə ˈfuɡʊ]
In Latin letters
ryba-fugu

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  1. A pufferfish puffs into a ball.

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    Рыба-фугу надувается в шар.

  2. Don't touch the pufferfish!

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    Не трогай рыбу-фугу!

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What's the difference between рыба-фугу, фугу, and иглобрюх

Ф
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фугу

Short name, especially as a dish.

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И
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иглобрюх

Zoological name; rare in everyday speech.

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What does рыба-фугу mean?

a sea fish that inflates its body when threatened and is often poisonous

How do you pronounce рыба-фугу?

рыба-фугу is pronounced [ˈrɨbə ˈfuɡʊ], in Latin letters “ryba-fugu”.

How is рыба-фугу used in a sentence?

A pufferfish puffs into a ball. Translation: Рыба-фугу надувается в шар.

Is рыба-фугу part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, рыба-фугу (pufferfish) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is рыба-фугу part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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