Learning language
Translation language
noun · A2 · often · UK/US

cockroach

cockroach

Meaning of cockroach

living beings insects noun

Learn cockroach with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

cockroach fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/
American English/ˈkɑkroʊtʃ/
Russian transcription[tɐrɐˈkan]
cockroach
cockroach - таракан
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Insects"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

cockroach with Russian translation

cockroach usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Таракан промчался по кухонной раковине.

A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Таракан бегает по кухне.

A cockroach runs across the kitchen.

Learn by topic

cockroach belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cockroachтаракан
playиграть
oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
cowкорова
eggяйцо

cockroach synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cockroach / palmetto bug

🇬🇧English
cockroach

Primary, neutral term for any cockroach.

A2Very Often

I found a cockroach in the kitchen.

Я нашёл таракана на кухне.

P
🇬🇧English
palmetto bug

Colloquial regional name (mainly southern US) for large cockroaches, often used for Periplaneta species.

A2Rarely

People in Florida call big roaches 'palmetto bugs.'

Во Флориде большие тараканы называют «palmetto bug».

What's the difference

Related words and lists for cockroach

How to pronounce cockroach and what this word means

cockroach translation: таракан. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cockroach

/ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/

cockroach translation

таракан

cockroach examples

A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink.

cockroach transcription

/ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/, /ˈkɑkroʊtʃ/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

cockroach meaning: what does it mean?

living beings insects noun

cockroach pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

A cockroach scuttled across the kitchen sink. Translation: Таракан промчался по кухонной раковине.

Is cockroach part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, cockroach (таракан) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cockroach part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, cockroach (таракан) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn cockroach in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.