cling in Russian
cling in Russian is льнуть, прилипа́ть, цепля́ться — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
cling in Russian
льнуть
Pronounced: lnut
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
прилипа́ть
Pronounced: prilipat
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
цепля́ться
Pronounced: tseplyatsya
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
за
Pronounced: za
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
цепля́ться
Pronounced: tseplyatsya
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
What does "cling" mean?
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verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
"The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
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verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
"The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
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verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
"She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence
- The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
- He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
- The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
- She clung to the idea that he might still change.
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What is "cling" in Russian?
"cling" in Russian is льнуть, прилипа́ть, цепля́ться. cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
How do you pronounce льнуть?
"cling" in Russian is льнуть, pronounced "lnut".
How do you use "cling" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In Russian, "cling" is льнуть, прилипа́ть, цепля́ться.
Are there other ways to say "cling" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "cling": льнуть, прилипа́ть, цепля́ться, за.
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