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залива́ть — meaning in English

zalivat

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English meaning

engulf verb To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
inundate verb To give someone far more of something than they can deal with, usually requests, messages or work.

Senses

залива́ть is used for these senses in English:

engulf (transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
inundate To cover with large amounts of water; to flood.

inundate — full definition

verb To give someone far more of something than they can deal with, usually requests, messages or work.
verb To cover an area with water; to flood.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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