describe in Russian
describe in Russian is опи́сывать, описа́ть, оче́рчивать — describe means to put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
describe in Russian
опи́сывать
Pronounced: opisyvat
(transitive) To represent in words.
описа́ть
Pronounced: opisat
(transitive) To represent in words.
опи́сывать
Pronounced: opisyvat
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.
описа́ть
Pronounced: opisat
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.
оче́рчивать
Pronounced: ocherchivat
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.
очерти́ть
Pronounced: ochertit
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.
What does "describe" mean?
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verb To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
"Can you describe the man you saw at the door?"
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verb To trace or form a particular shape, especially in geometry.
"The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse."
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describe in a sentence
- Can you describe the man you saw at the door?
- She struggled to describe how the medicine made her feel.
- The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse.
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What is "describe" in Russian?
"describe" in Russian is опи́сывать, описа́ть, оче́рчивать. describe means: To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
How do you pronounce опи́сывать?
"describe" in Russian is опи́сывать, pronounced "opisyvat".
How do you use "describe" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you describe the man you saw at the door?" In Russian, "describe" is опи́сывать, описа́ть, оче́рчивать.
Are there other ways to say "describe" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "describe": опи́сывать, описа́ть, оче́рчивать, очерти́ть.
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