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whet in Russian

whet in Russian is пра́вить, точи́ть, возбужда́ть — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.

whet in Russian

пра́вить
verb
Pronounced: pravit
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
точи́ть
verb
Pronounced: tochit
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
возбужда́ть
verb
Pronounced: vozbuzhdat
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
обостря́ть
verb
Pronounced: obostryat
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
разжигать
verb
Pronounced: razzhigat
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.

What does "whet" mean?

  1. verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
    "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables."
  2. verb To make an appetite, interest, or desire stronger.
    "The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived."

whet in a sentence

  • He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables.
  • The butcher whets his cleaver every morning before opening.
  • The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived.
  • The trailer was enough to whet fans' appetite for the new film.

Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whet" in Russian?

"whet" in Russian is пра́вить, точи́ть, возбужда́ть. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.

How do you pronounce пра́вить?

"whet" in Russian is пра́вить, pronounced "pravit".

How do you use "whet" in a sentence?

Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In Russian, "whet" is пра́вить, точи́ть, возбужда́ть.

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

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "whet": пра́вить, точи́ть, возбужда́ть, обостря́ть, разжигать.

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