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germ in Russian

germ in Russian is за́вязь, заро́дыш, зача́ток — germ means a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

germ in Russian

за́вязь
noun
Pronounced: zavyaz
The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.
заро́дыш
noun
Pronounced: zarodysh
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
зача́ток
noun
Pronounced: zachatok
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
эмбрио́н
noun
Pronounced: embrion
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
микро́б
noun
Pronounced: mikrob
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
микроб
noun
Pronounced: mikrob
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
зача́ток
noun
Pronounced: zachatok
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

What does "germ" mean?

  1. noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
    "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating."
  2. noun The earliest form or origin of an idea, plan, or living thing.
    "The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride."
  3. noun The embryo part of a seed or grain, such as wheat germ.
    "Wheat germ is often added to bread for extra nutrition."

germ in a sentence

  • Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating.
  • The nurse explained how germs spread from person to person.
  • The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride.
  • You can see the germ of his later novels in these early short stories.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "germ" in Russian?

"germ" in Russian is за́вязь, заро́дыш, зача́ток. germ means: A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

How do you pronounce за́вязь?

"germ" in Russian is за́вязь, pronounced "zavyaz".

How do you use "germ" in a sentence?

Example: "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating." In Russian, "germ" is за́вязь, заро́дыш, зача́ток.

Are there other ways to say "germ" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "germ": за́вязь, заро́дыш, зача́ток, эмбрио́н, микро́б, микроб.

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