царапать
Translation of царапать
scratch
Russian word in Latin letters: tsarapat
Meaning of царапать
тереть когтями кожу или поверхность, оставляя следы
to rub or tear skin or a surface with claws, often leaving marks
Pronunciation
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Царапать or чесать?
чесать
чесать = scratch an itch
Don't mix them up. Rubbing an itchy spot — чесать; leaving marks with claws — царапать.
Он чешет нос, когда думает.
He scratches his nose when he thinks.
Кот царапает дверь, чтобы его впустили.
The cat scratches the door to be let in.
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The cat scratches the sofa.
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Кошка царапает диван.
The dog scratches at the door.
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Собака царапает дверь.
царапать synonyms
What's the difference between царапать, царапаться, драть, and скрести
About an animal that scratches people: Кошка царапается.
Stronger: to tear up a surface with claws.
To scratch with a scraping sound, like a mouse or a dog.
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царапать meaning: what does it mean?
to rub or tear skin or a surface with claws, often leaving marks
царапать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
царапать is pronounced as [t͡sɐˈrapətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
царапать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat scratches the sofa. Translation: Кошка царапает диван.
Is царапать part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, царапать (scratch) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is царапать part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, царапать (scratch) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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