dig in in Russian
dig in in Russian is налететь, окапываться, окопаться — dig in means to start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
dig in in Russian
налететь
Pronounced: naletet
(colloquial) To begin eating.
окапываться
Pronounced: okapyvatsya
(military, also, figurative, _, in, _, sport) To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.
окопаться
Pronounced: okopatsya
(military, also, figurative, _, in, _, sport) To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.
What does "dig in" mean?
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phrasal verb To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
"Everyone's served — dig in."
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phrasal verb To refuse to shift your position in an argument or negotiation. Often extended to dig in your heels.
"Both sides have dug in and talks have stalled."
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phrasal verb To dig defensive positions and settle into them, or more generally to prepare to hold a position for a long time.
"The battalion dug in along the ridge before nightfall."
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phrasal verb To mix something into soil by digging.
"Dig in plenty of compost before you plant the roses."
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dig in in a sentence
- Everyone's served — dig in.
- They dug in before the host had even sat down.
- Both sides have dug in and talks have stalled.
- She dug in and would not apologise.
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What is "dig in" in Russian?
"dig in" in Russian is налететь, окапываться, окопаться. dig in means: To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
How do you pronounce налететь?
"dig in" in Russian is налететь, pronounced "naletet".
How do you use "dig in" in a sentence?
Example: "Everyone's served — dig in." In Russian, "dig in" is налететь, окапываться, окопаться.
Are there other ways to say "dig in" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "dig in": налететь, окапываться, окопаться.
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