bog in Russian
bog in Russian is топь, боло́то, застревать — bog means an area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
bog in Russian
топь
Pronounced: top
(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)
боло́то
Pronounced: boloto
(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)
застревать
Pronounced: zastrevat
(figuratively) To be prevented or impeded from making progress, to become stuck.
увязать
Pronounced: uvyazat
(figuratively) To be prevented or impeded from making progress, to become stuck.
What does "bog" mean?
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noun An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
"Their boots sank into the bog with every step."
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verb To become stuck or unable to make progress, often in the phrase "bog down."
"The negotiations bogged down over minor details."
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noun British informal: a toilet.
"He nipped off to the bog before the meeting started."
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bog in a sentence
- Their boots sank into the bog with every step.
- Peat is harvested from bogs and dried for fuel.
- The negotiations bogged down over minor details.
- The truck got bogged in the mud after the storm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bog" in Russian?
"bog" in Russian is топь, боло́то, застревать. bog means: An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
How do you pronounce топь?
"bog" in Russian is топь, pronounced "top".
How do you use "bog" in a sentence?
Example: "Their boots sank into the bog with every step." In Russian, "bog" is топь, боло́то, застревать.
Are there other ways to say "bog" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "bog": топь, боло́то, застревать, увязать.
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