onion
onion
pungent bulb vegetable
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onion with Russian translation
onion usage examples
Мелко нарежьте лук перед тем, как добавить его в салат.
Chop the onion finely before adding it to the salad.
Запах жарящегося лука наполнил кухню.
The smell of cooking onions filled the kitchen.
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onion belongs to the topic "Vegetables". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
onion synonyms
What's the difference between onion / shallot / scallion
general term for the common bulb onion
I chopped an onion for the soup.
Я порезал лук репчатый для супа.
a smaller, milder bulb with a subtly sweeter flavor; related but distinct from common onion
Use a shallot for a mild, sweet flavor in the vinaigrette.
Используйте шалот для мягкого, сладковатого вкуса в винегрете.
green onion / young onion with long green stalks; not the same as a mature bulb onion
Chop some scallions to sprinkle over the noodles.
Порежьте зелёный лук и посыпьте им лапшу.
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Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce onion and what this word means
onion translation: лук репчатый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce onion
/ˈʌnjən/
onion translation
лук репчатый
onion examples
Chop the onion finely before adding it to the salad.
onion transcription
/ˈʌnjən/, /ˈʌnjən/
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onion meaning: what does it mean?
pungent bulb vegetable
onion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
onion is pronounced as /ˈʌnjən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
onion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Chop the onion finely before adding it to the salad. Translation: Мелко нарежьте лук перед тем, как добавить его в салат.
Is onion part of Vegetables vocabulary?
Yes, onion (лук репчатый) can be learned in the Vegetables topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is onion part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, onion (лук репчатый) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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