подкрадываться
Translation of подкрадываться
stalk
Meaning of подкрадываться
медленно и тихо приближаться к добыче, чтобы напасть
to approach a person or animal slowly and quietly in order to catch or attack them
Transcription and pronunciation of подкрадываться
подкра́дываться
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [pətˈkradɨvət͡sə]
- In Latin letters
- podkradyvatsya
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The cat stalks the bird quietly.
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Кошка тихо подкрадывается к птице.
The lion stalks a zebra.
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Лев подкрадывается к зебре.
подкрадываться synonyms
What's the difference between подкрадываться, подбираться, красться, and выслеживать
Very close: to get closer bit by bit, carefully
Focus on moving silently; no target needed
To track prey by its trail for a long time
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подкрадываться belongs to the topic "Wild Animals →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does подкрадываться mean?
to approach a person or animal slowly and quietly in order to catch or attack them
How do you pronounce подкрадываться?
подкрадываться is pronounced [pətˈkradɨvət͡sə], in Latin letters “podkradyvatsya”.
How is подкрадываться used in a sentence?
The cat stalks the bird quietly. Translation: Кошка тихо подкрадывается к птице.
Is подкрадываться part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, подкрадываться (stalk) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is подкрадываться part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, подкрадываться (stalk) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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