cleave in Russian
cleave in Russian is коло́ть, разре́зать, разреза́ть — cleave means to split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
cleave in Russian
коло́ть
Pronounced: kolot
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
разре́зать
Pronounced: razrezat
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
разреза́ть
Pronounced: razrezat
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
раска́лывать
Pronounced: raskalyvat
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
расколо́ть
Pronounced: raskolot
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
рассе́чь
Pronounced: rassech
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
клеиться
Pronounced: kleitsya
(intransitive, rare) Followed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.
раска́лывать
Pronounced: raskalyvat
расколо́ть
Pronounced: raskolot
What does "cleave" mean?
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verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
"The axe cleaved the log neatly in two."
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verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).
"She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends."
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cleave in a sentence
- The axe cleaved the log neatly in two.
- A bolt of lightning seemed to cleave the sky in half.
- She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends.
- The old couple had cleaved to each other through decades of hardship.
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What is "cleave" in Russian?
"cleave" in Russian is коло́ть, разре́зать, разреза́ть. cleave means: To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
How do you pronounce коло́ть?
"cleave" in Russian is коло́ть, pronounced "kolot".
How do you use "cleave" in a sentence?
Example: "The axe cleaved the log neatly in two." In Russian, "cleave" is коло́ть, разре́зать, разреза́ть.
Are there other ways to say "cleave" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "cleave": коло́ть, разре́зать, разреза́ть, раска́лывать, расколо́ть, рассе́чь.
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