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smell

smell

Meaning of smell

Something in the air that people can notice with their nose.

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British English/ˈsmɛl/
American English/ˈsmɛl/
Russian transcription[zɐˈpax]
smell
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smell with Russian translation

smell usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

The smell of rain made me happy.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В комнате стоял странный запах.

There was a strange smell in the room.

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smell belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

smellзапах
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

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How to pronounce smell and what this word means

smell translation: запах. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce smell

/ˈsmɛl/

smell translation

запах

smell examples

The smell of rain made me happy.

smell transcription

/ˈsmɛl/, /ˈsmɛl/

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smell meaning: what does it mean?

Something in the air that people can notice with their nose.

smell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The smell of rain made me happy. Translation: Запах дождя поднял мне настроение.

Is smell part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, smell (запах) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is smell part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, smell (запах) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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