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анчоус

anchovy

Meaning of анчоус

strong-flavor tiny fish

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Russian[ˈant͡ɕous]
anchovy
анчоус - anchovy
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анчоус with English translation

анчоус usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing.

Паста из анчоусов придаёт соусу для салата Цезарь насыщенный вкус.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We topped the pizza with anchovies for an extra salty kick.

Мы добавили на пиццу анчоусы для пикантности и солёности.

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анчоус belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

анчоусanchovy
яблокоapple
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen

анчоус synonyms

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What's the difference between анчоус / хамса / сардина / шпроты

🇷🇺Russian
анчоус

primary term for the small, strong-flavored fish and its common preserved forms

C1Very Often

The recipe says to add anchovies and olive oil.

В рецепте указано: добавить анчоусы и оливковое масло.

Х
🇷🇺Russian
хамса

regional name for species close to anchovy (often Black Sea); in some regions used synonymously with anchovy

C1Rarely

They were selling khamsa at the market for salting and pickling.

На рынке продавали хамсу для соления и маринования.

🇷🇺Russian

a different, larger fish (sardine) with a milder taste; sometimes used similarly in canned products

C1Often

If there are no anchovies, people sometimes use sardines in the salad.

Если нет анчоусов, иногда кладут сардину в салат.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шпроты

usually smoked small fish (sprats) in cans; smoky flavor distinct from anchovies in taste and appearance

C1Very Often

They put sprats on the toast instead of anchovies — the flavor is smokier.

На тост положили шпроты вместо анчоусов — вкус более копчёный.

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анчоус translation: anchovy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce анчоус

[ˈant͡ɕous]

анчоус translation

anchovy

анчоус examples

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing.

анчоус transcription

[ˈant͡ɕous]

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анчоус meaning: what does it mean?

мелкая солёная рыба с интенсивным солёно-рыбным вкусом

анчоус pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing. Translation: Паста из анчоусов придаёт соусу для салата Цезарь насыщенный вкус.

Is анчоус part of Sea Life vocabulary?

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Is анчоус part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, анчоус (anchovy) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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