жилка
Translation of жилка
vein
Russian word in Latin letters: zhilka
Meaning of жилка
тонкая линия на листе, по которой движется сок
one of the thin lines in a leaf that carry water and food
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Жилка or вена?
вена
вена = vein in the body
Don't say «вена листа». In a leaf — жилка; in your arm — вена.
Медсестра нашла вену на руке.
The nurse found a vein in my arm.
У кленового листа толстые жилки.
The maple leaf has thick veins.
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A thin vein shows on the leaf.
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На листе видна тонкая жилка.
A pale vein runs through the leaf.
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Бледная жилка проходит через лист.
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What does жилка mean?
one of the thin lines in a leaf that carry water and food
How do you pronounce жилка?
жилка is pronounced [ˈʐilkə], in Latin letters “zhilka”.
How is жилка used in a sentence?
A thin vein shows on the leaf. Translation: На листе видна тонкая жилка.
Is жилка part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, жилка (vein) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жилка part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, жилка (vein) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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