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петь

Translation of петь

sing

Russian word in Latin letters: pet

Meaning of петь

Russian

исполнять песни голосом

English

use voice for music

sing

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈpʲetʲ]
Russian · Female

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  1. She likes to sing in the shower.

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    Ей нравится петь в душе.

  2. The children sing a song together.

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    Дети вместе поют песню.

петь synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between петь, напевать, подпевать, and исполнять

напевать
🇷🇺Russian

Sing softly, to yourself, often without words.

Advanced: broader words

П
🇷🇺Russian
подпевать

Sing along with someone else.

И
🇷🇺Russian
исполнять

Formal: perform a song on stage.

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петь belongs to the topic "Birds →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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петь meaning: what does it mean?

use voice for music

петь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

петь is pronounced as [ˈpʲetʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

петь definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She likes to sing in the shower. Translation: Ей нравится петь в душе.

Is петь part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, петь (sing) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is петь part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

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

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