foster
foster
temporary caregiver
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foster with Russian translation
foster usage examples
Приёмный хозяин заботится о щенках.
A foster cares for lost puppies.
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foster belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
foster synonyms
What's the difference between foster / adopter / guardian / pet-sitter / caretaker
the standard noun for a temporary caregiver (often used for pets)
We need a foster for the kitten until it is adopted.
Нам нужен приёмный хозяин для котёнка, пока его не удочерят/усыновят.
a person who adopts (usually permanently) an animal
The adopter signed the papers and took the cat home.
Усыновитель подписал документы и увёз кошку домой.
implies legal responsibility or long-term care rather than short-term fostering
The animal's legal guardian is responsible for its welfare.
Юридический опекун животного отвечает за его благополучие.
someone who looks after a pet temporarily (short visits or while owner is away)
We hired a pet-sitter for the weekend while we were away.
Мы наняли сиделку для питомца на выходные, пока уезжали.
someone who looks after animals or property; can be paid or permanent, not necessarily temporary foster care
The farm hired a caretaker to look after the horses year-round.
Ферма наняла смотрителя, который будет ухаживать за лошадьми круглый год.
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How to pronounce foster and what this word means
foster translation: приёмный хозяин. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce foster
/ˈfɒstə/
foster translation
приёмный хозяин
foster examples
She is a foster for cats.
foster transcription
/ˈfɒstə/, /ˈfɑstər/
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foster meaning: what does it mean?
temporary caregiver
foster pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
foster is pronounced as /ˈfɒstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
foster definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She is a foster for cats. Translation: Она приёмный хозяин для кошек.
Is foster part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, foster (приёмный хозяин) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is foster part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, foster (приёмный хозяин) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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