sweep in Russian
sweep in Russian is подмести́, подмета́ть, мести́ — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
sweep in Russian
подмести́
Pronounced: podmesti
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
подмета́ть
Pronounced: podmetat
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
мести́
Pronounced: mesti
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
прочеса́ть
Pronounced: prochesat
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
прочёсывать
Pronounced: prochyosyvat
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
What does "sweep" mean?
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verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
"Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive."
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verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
"Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive."
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verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
"The home side swept the series without dropping a single match."
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verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
"Rescuers swept the hillside for any sign of the lost hikers."
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sweep in a sentence
- Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive.
- She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
- Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive.
- A wave of laughter swept through the hall when he tripped over his words.
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What is "sweep" in Russian?
"sweep" in Russian is подмести́, подмета́ть, мести́. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
How do you pronounce подмести́?
"sweep" in Russian is подмести́, pronounced "podmesti".
How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?
Example: "Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive." In Russian, "sweep" is подмести́, подмета́ть, мести́.
Are there other ways to say "sweep" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "sweep": подмести́, подмета́ть, мести́, прочеса́ть, прочёсывать.
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