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breathable

breathable

Meaning of breathable

allowing air circulation

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British English/ˈbrɛðəbl/
American English/ˈbrɛðəbəl/
Russian transcription[dɨˈʂaɕːɪj]
breathable
breathable - дышащий
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breathable with Russian translation

breathable usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Купи кроссовки с пометкой 'дышащий' для летних прогулок.

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Куртка сделана с подкладкой, дышащий материал которой уменьшает потоотделение.

The jacket uses a breathable lining to reduce sweating.

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breathable belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

breathableдышащий
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between breathable / air-permeable / breathing / porous

🇬🇧English
breathable

the basic term for a material or garment that allows air to pass through

B1Very Often

This jacket is breathable, so you won't overheat while walking.

Эта куртка дышащая, поэтому при ходьбе вы не будете перегреваться.

A
🇬🇧English
air-permeable

a technical term meaning air can pass through a material; close to 'breathable' in technical contexts

B2Rarely

The membrane is air-permeable but waterproof, used in outdoor gear.

Мембрана воздухопроницаема, но водонепроницаема — используется в туристическом снаряжении.

B
🇬🇧English
breathing

often refers to the biological act of breathing; occasionally used for fabrics as a descriptive term

B1Often

The patient was breathing normally; the cotton is breathable, not 'breathing' in a technical sense.

Пациент дышал нормально; хлопок дышащий, но слово «breathing» чаще о живых существах.

P
🇬🇧English
porous

has pores allowing passage of air and/or liquids; broader term that can imply absorption or leakiness

B2Often

Porous stone lets water and air through; porous fabrics may breathe but can also absorb moisture.

Пористый камень пропускает воду и воздух; пористые ткани могут дышать, но и впитывать влагу.

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breathable translation: дышащий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce breathable

/ˈbrɛðəbl/

breathable translation

дышащий

breathable examples

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking.

breathable transcription

/ˈbrɛðəbl/, /ˈbrɛðəbəl/

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breathable meaning: what does it mean?

allowing air circulation

breathable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

breathable is pronounced as /ˈbrɛðəbl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking. Translation: Купи кроссовки с пометкой 'дышащий' для летних прогулок.

Is breathable part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, breathable (дышащий) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is breathable part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, breathable (дышащий) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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