раковина
Translation of раковина
shell
Russian word in Latin letters: rakovina
Meaning of раковина
твёрдый защитный покров моллюска или другого морского животного
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
Pronunciation
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Раковина or скорлупа?
скорлупа
скорлупа = shell of an egg or a nut
Don't mix them up. An egg or a nut — «скорлупа»; a sea creature — «раковина».
Белка грызёт скорлупу ореха.
The squirrel gnaws the nut shell.
Рак-отшельник живёт в чужой раковине.
A hermit crab lives in someone else's shell.
Раковина or панцирь?
панцирь
панцирь = hard shell of a turtle or crab
Don't mix them up. A turtle or crab — «панцирь»; a snail or mollusc — «раковина».
Черепаха спрятала голову в панцирь.
The turtle hid its head in its shell.
Улитка носит раковину на спине.
A snail carries its shell on its back.
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She held a small shell up to her ear.
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Она поднесла маленькую раковину к уху.
Children collect pretty shells on the beach.
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Дети собирают красивые раковины на пляже.
раковина synonyms
What's the difference between раковина and ракушка
Everyday word, especially for small shells on a beach.
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раковина belongs to the topic "Sea Life →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does раковина mean?
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
How do you pronounce раковина?
раковина is pronounced [ˈrakəvʲɪnə], in Latin letters “rakovina”.
How is раковина used in a sentence?
She held a small shell up to her ear. Translation: Она поднесла маленькую раковину к уху.
Is раковина part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, раковина (shell) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is раковина part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, раковина (shell) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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