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cuddle

cuddle

Meaning of cuddle

living beings pets verb

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British English/ˈkʌdəl/
American English/ˈkʌdəl/
Russian transcription[lɐˈskatʲ]
cuddle
cuddle - ласкать
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cuddle with Russian translation

cuddle usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я люблю ласкать свою кошку, когда читаю.

I cuddle my cat when I read.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ребёнок ласкает щенка нежно.

The child cuddles the puppy gently.

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

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cuddle synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cuddle / pet / stroke / nuzzle / nestle / caress

🇬🇧English
cuddle

General term for holding or snuggling someone affectionately; often prolonged and gentle.

A2Very Often

She likes to cuddle with her cat on the sofa.

Ей нравится ласкать кота на диване.

🇬🇧English

Often used when stroking an animal; can also be used for light affectionate touch.

A2Often

He loves to pet his dog after work.

Он любит гладить собаку после работы.

🇬🇧English

To run a hand gently over someone or something; often a single or repeated motion rather than an embrace.

A2Often

She stroked the kitten's back slowly.

Она медленно погладила котёнка по спине.

N
🇬🇧English
nuzzle

To rub or push gently with the nose or face, often used for animals or affectionate human gestures.

B1Rarely

The puppy nuzzled her hand for attention.

Щенок потер носиком о её руку в поисках внимания.

N
🇬🇧English
nestle

To settle or snuggle comfortably against someone or something; implies finding a cozy position.

B1Often

She nestled into his arms and sighed.

Она уютно устроилась у него на руках и вздохнула.

C
🇬🇧English
caress

A gentle, often tender or sensual touch; more intimate and somewhat formal.

B1Rarely

He caressed her hair as they talked.

Он ласково провёл рукой по её волосам, пока они разговаривали.

H
🇬🇧English
hug

To put arms around someone in an embrace; usually a more defined wrapping of arms than cuddling.

A1Very Often

He gave her a big hug before he left.

Он крепко её обнял перед уходом.

🇬🇧English

A more formal word for hug; can also be figurative (to accept an idea).

B1Rarely

They embraced after the ceremony.

Они обнялись после церемонии.

S
🇬🇧English
spoon

To lie close together on one's side, fitting together like spoons; specific posture of cuddling.

A2Often

They spooned all night on the couch.

Они всю ночь лежали, прижавшись друг к другу как ложки на диване.

🇬🇧English

A short, light touch or tap, often on the head or shoulder; less prolonged/intimate than a cuddle.

A2Very Often

He patted the dog's head before leaving.

Он похлопал собаку по голове перед уходом.

C
🇬🇧English
curl up

To curl oneself into a small, comfortable shape (often alone); used for seeking comfort or warmth.

A2Often

She curled up with a blanket and a book.

Она свернулась калачиком с одеялом и книгой.

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How to pronounce cuddle and what this word means

cuddle translation: ласкать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cuddle

/ˈkʌdəl/

cuddle translation

ласкать

cuddle examples

I cuddle my cat when I read.

cuddle transcription

/ˈkʌdəl/, /ˈkʌdəl/

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cuddle meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets verb

cuddle pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

cuddle 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 cuddle part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, cuddle (ласкать) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cuddle part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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