tiptoe in Russian

tiptoe in Russian is ко́нчики па́льцев ног, цы́пки, цы́почки — tiptoe means to walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.

tiptoe in Russian

ко́нчики па́льцев ног

noun

Pronounced: konchiki paltsev nog

(usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.

цы́пки

noun

Pronounced: tsypki

(usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.

цы́почки

noun

Pronounced: tsypochki

(usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.

ходи́ть на цы́почках

verb

Pronounced: khodit na tsypochkakh

(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th C.]

What does "tiptoe" mean?

verb To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
"She tiptoed past the sleeping baby."
noun Used in the phrase "on tiptoe(s)," meaning standing or moving on the balls of the feet.
"He stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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tiptoe in a sentence

She tiptoed past the sleeping baby.
He tiptoed downstairs so as not to wake anyone.
He stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.

Similar words in Russian

tip

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tiptoe" in Russian?

"tiptoe" in Russian is ко́нчики па́льцев ног, цы́пки, цы́почки. tiptoe means: To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.

How do you pronounce ко́нчики па́льцев ног?

"tiptoe" in Russian is ко́нчики па́льцев ног, pronounced "konchiki paltsev nog".

How do you use "tiptoe" in a sentence?

Example: "She tiptoed past the sleeping baby." In Russian, "tiptoe" is ко́нчики па́льцев ног, цы́пки, цы́почки.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "tiptoe": ко́нчики па́льцев ног, цы́пки, цы́почки, ходи́ть на цы́почках.

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