rub in Russian
rub in Russian is загво́здка, затрудне́ние, расти́рка — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
rub in Russian
загво́здка
Pronounced: zagvozdka
A difficulty or problem.
затрудне́ние
Pronounced: zatrudneniye
A difficulty or problem.
расти́рка
Pronounced: rastirka
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
растира́ние
Pronounced: rastiraniye
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
потере́ть
Pronounced: poteret
тере́ть
Pronounced: teret
What does "rub" mean?
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verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey."
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verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside."
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noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"The chef made a rub of paprika, garlic and salt for the chicken."
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noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The only rub is that the hotel is a long way from the beach."
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rub in a sentence
- He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey.
- She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
- Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside.
- She rubbed oil into the wooden table to make it shine.
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What is "rub" in Russian?
"rub" in Russian is загво́здка, затрудне́ние, расти́рка. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you pronounce загво́здка?
"rub" in Russian is загво́здка, pronounced "zagvozdka".
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey." In Russian, "rub" is загво́здка, затрудне́ние, расти́рка.
Are there other ways to say "rub" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "rub": загво́здка, затрудне́ние, расти́рка, растира́ние, потере́ть, тере́ть.
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