startle in Russian
startle in Russian is испуг, испуга́ть, напуга́ть — startle means to give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
startle in Russian
испуг
Pronounced: ispug
A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
испуга́ть
Pronounced: ispugat
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
напуга́ть
Pronounced: napugat
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
пуга́ть
Pronounced: pugat
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
What does "startle" mean?
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verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
"The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
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noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.
"She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly."
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startle in a sentence
- The fire alarm startled everyone in the office.
- A loud bang from the kitchen startled the cat.
- She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly.
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What is "startle" in Russian?
"startle" in Russian is испуг, испуга́ть, напуга́ть. startle means: To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
How do you pronounce испуг?
"startle" in Russian is испуг, pronounced "ispug".
How do you use "startle" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire alarm startled everyone in the office." In Russian, "startle" is испуг, испуга́ть, напуга́ть.
Are there other ways to say "startle" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "startle": испуг, испуга́ть, напуга́ть, пуга́ть.
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