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грести

Translation of грести

row

Meaning of грести

Russian

Двигать лодку вперёд с помощью вёсел.

English

to move a boat through water using oars

row

Transcription and pronunciation of грести

грести́

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɡrʲɪˈsʲtʲi]
In Latin letters
gresti

Traps and common mistakes

Грести or ряд?

ряд

ряд = a row, a line of things

Don't mix them up. Seats in a line — ряд; moving a boat with oars — грести.

Мы сидели в третьем ряду.

We sat in the third row.

Мы по очереди гребли до острова.

We took turns rowing to the island.

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  1. We rowed across the lake.

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    Мы гребли через всё озеро.

  2. He rows on the river every morning.

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    Он гребёт на реке каждое утро.

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What's the difference between грести and плыть

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плыть

Broader: travel by boat or swim.

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грести belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does грести mean?

to move a boat through water using oars

How do you pronounce грести?

грести is pronounced [ɡrʲɪˈsʲtʲi], in Latin letters “gresti”.

How is грести used in a sentence?

We rowed across the lake. Translation: Мы гребли через всё озеро.

Is грести part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, грести (row) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is грести part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, грести (row) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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