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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
noun
Pronounced: ispug
A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
испуга́ть
verb
Pronounced: ispugat
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
напуга́ть
verb
Pronounced: napugat
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
пуга́ть
verb
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?

  1. verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
    "The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
  2. 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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