ласкать
cuddle
living beings pets verb
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ласкать with English translation
ласкать usage examples
I cuddle my cat when I read.
Я люблю ласкать свою кошку, когда читаю.
The child cuddles the puppy gently.
Ребёнок ласкает щенка нежно.
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ласкать belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ласкать synonyms
What's the difference between ласкать / поглаживать / приласкать / гладить / обнимать / прижимать
General action of showing affection — stroking, holding, speaking kindly.
The mother cuddled the child before sleep.
Мама ласкала ребёнка перед сном.
Gently and repeatedly running a hand — prolonged stroking.
He was stroking the dog while it rested.
Он поглаживал собаку, пока та отдыхала.
Perfective aspect — to perform affectionate actions (once or completed).
He cuddled the kitten and put it in the basket.
Он приласкал котёнка и положил его в корзину.
She strokes the cat on the head.
Она гладит кота по голове.
To wrap arms around someone — a stronger physical contact (hug).
He hugged his friend to support her.
Он обнял подругу, чтобы поддержать её.
To press someone/something close — holding closer and firmer than stroking.
She held the child to her to stop him from crying.
Она прижала ребёнка к себе, чтобы он не плакал.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ласкать and what this word means
ласкать translation: cuddle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ласкать
[lɐˈskatʲ]
ласкать translation
cuddle
ласкать examples
I cuddle my cat when I read.
ласкать transcription
[lɐˈskatʲ]
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Questions about this word
ласкать meaning: what does it mean?
нежно прижимать к себе, выражая заботу
ласкать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ласкать is pronounced as [lɐˈskatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ласкать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I cuddle my cat when I read. Translation: Я люблю ласкать свою кошку, когда читаю.
Is ласкать part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, ласкать (cuddle) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ласкать part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, ласкать (cuddle) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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