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куснуть

Translation of куснуть

nip

Meaning of куснуть

Russian

быстро и несильно прихватить зубами

English

to bite someone or something quickly and lightly

nip

Transcription and pronunciation of куснуть

кусну́ть

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[kʊsˈnutʲ]
In Latin letters
kusnut

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  1. The puppy nipped my finger.

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    Щенок куснул меня за палец.

  2. Horses sometimes nip.

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    Лошади иногда могут куснуть.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between куснуть, слегка укусить, укусить, and ущипнуть

С
🇷🇺Russian
слегка укусить

Neutral way to say the same.

Advanced: broader words

У
🇷🇺Russian
укусить

Broader: any bite, light or hard.

У
🇷🇺Russian
ущипнуть

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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