куснуть
Translation of куснуть
nip
Meaning of куснуть
быстро и несильно прихватить зубами
to bite someone or something quickly and lightly

Transcription and pronunciation of куснуть
кусну́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [kʊsˈnutʲ]
- In Latin letters
- kusnut
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The puppy nipped my finger.
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Щенок куснул меня за палец.
Horses sometimes nip.
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Лошади иногда могут куснуть.
куснуть synonyms
What's the difference between куснуть, слегка укусить, укусить, and ущипнуть
Neutral way to say the same.
Advanced: broader words
Broader: any bite, light or hard.
Another meaning of "nip": to pinch with fingers.
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куснуть belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does куснуть mean?
to bite someone or something quickly and lightly
How do you pronounce куснуть?
куснуть is pronounced [kʊsˈnutʲ], in Latin letters “kusnut”.
How is куснуть used in a sentence?
The puppy nipped my finger. Translation: Щенок куснул меня за палец.
Is куснуть part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, куснуть (nip) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is куснуть part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, куснуть (nip) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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