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мидия

mussel

Meaning of мидия

steamed shellfish

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Russian[ˈmʲidʲɪjə]
mussel
мидия - mussel
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мидия with English translation

мидия usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We enjoyed steamed mussels with white wine sauce.

Мы наслаждались мидиями на пару в соусе из белого вина.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Mussels are best when fresh and cooked quickly.

Мидии самые вкусные, когда они свежие и быстро приготовленные.

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мидия belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

мидияmussel
яблокоapple
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen

мидия synonyms

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What's the difference between мидия / синие мидии / консервированные мидии / замороженные мидии / живые мидии / мышца

🇷🇺Russian
мидия

sea bivalve often served cooked (steamed, in wine, etc.)

C1Very Often

For dinner we ordered mussels in white wine.

На ужин мы заказали мидии в белом вине.

С
🇷🇺Russian
синие мидии

specific variety/color of mussels (commonly Mytilus edulis), frequently mentioned in culinary contexts

C1Often

Blue mussels are great for paella.

Синие мидии отлично подходят для паэльи.

К
🇷🇺Russian
консервированные мидии

mussels prepared and packed in tins/jars for long-term storage

C1Often

Canned mussels are convenient to add to salads and appetizers.

Консервированные мидии удобно добавлять в салаты и закуски.

З
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замороженные мидии

mussels quick-frozen to preserve freshness for transport and storage

C1Often

Frozen mussels should be properly thawed before cooking.

Перед приготовлением замороженные мидии нужно правильно разморозить.

Ж
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живые мидии

fresh mussels that are still alive when sold — preferred for safety and flavor

C1Often

Live mussels should be cooked the same day; otherwise they are discarded.

Живые мидии нужно готовить в тот же день, иначе их выбрасывают.

🇷🇺Russian

archaic or regional word for mussel

C1Rarely

In old maritime records the word 'мышца' appears instead of 'mussel'.

В старых морских записях встречается слово «мышца» вместо «мидия».

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How to pronounce мидия and what this word means

мидия translation: mussel. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce мидия

[ˈmʲidʲɪjə]

мидия translation

mussel

мидия examples

We enjoyed steamed mussels with white wine sauce.

мидия transcription

[ˈmʲidʲɪjə]

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мидия meaning: what does it mean?

двустворчатая морская моллюска, часто употребляемая в пищу

мидия pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

мидия is pronounced as [ˈmʲidʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

We enjoyed steamed mussels with white wine sauce. Translation: Мы наслаждались мидиями на пару в соусе из белого вина.

Is мидия part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, мидия (mussel) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is мидия part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, мидия (mussel) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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