грести
Translation of грести
row
Meaning of грести
Двигать лодку вперёд с помощью вёсел.
to move a boat through water using oars

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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We rowed across the lake.
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Мы гребли через всё озеро.
He rows on the river every morning.
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Он гребёт на реке каждое утро.
грести synonyms
What's the difference between грести and плыть
Advanced: broader words
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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Questions about this word
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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