Nest - translation, pronunciation and examples
nest
build or occupy a nest
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When to use nest
гнездиться на деревьях
гнездиться на скалах
гнездиться под землёй
гнездиться поблизости
гнездиться вместе
nest usage examples
Стрижи часто вьют гнездо за черепицей летом.
Swifts often nest behind roof tiles in summer.
Эта пара скворцов будет гнездиться в дубе каждый год.
That pair of starlings will nest in the oak every year.
Similar words
Primary verb: to build or occupy a nest.
Means to settle or sleep on a perch; not necessarily to build a nest.
To sit or rest on a high or narrow place; doesn't imply building a nest.
To establish oneself in a place; can mean to 'nest' in the sense of occupying an area.
Technical/biological term: to keep eggs warm to allow them to develop and hatch.
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nest belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
nest synonyms
What's the difference between nest / roost / perch / settle (in) / incubate / brood
Primary verb: to build or occupy a nest.
The swallows nest under the eaves every spring.
Ласточки вьют гнёзда под свесами каждую весну.
The pigeons roost on the ledge at night.
Голуби ночуют на карнизе.
To sit or rest on a high or narrow place; doesn't imply building a nest.
The hawk perched on the fence, watching the field.
Ястреб сел на забор и наблюдал за полем.
To establish oneself in a place; can mean to 'nest' in the sense of occupying an area.
After migrating, the birds settle in the warmer region.
После миграции птицы обосновываются в более тёплом регионе.
Technical/biological term: to keep eggs warm to allow them to develop and hatch.
The female duck incubates the eggs for about a month.
Самка утки высиживает яйца около месяца.
To sit on eggs to hatch them; similar to 'incubate' but can sound more literary or specialized.
Hens brood their eggs until they hatch.
Куры высиживают яйца, пока они не вылупятся.
Means to rear or feed offspring after they hatch; not about building a nest.
The parents raise their young until they can fly.
Родители выращивают птенцов, пока те не научатся летать.
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How to pronounce nest and what this word means
nest translation: вить гнездо / гнездиться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce nest
/ˈnɛst/
nest translation
вить гнездо / гнездиться
nest examples
Swifts often nest behind roof tiles in summer.
nest transcription
/ˈnɛst/, /ˈnɛst/
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Questions about this word
nest meaning: what does it mean?
build or occupy a nest
nest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
nest is pronounced as /ˈnɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
nest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Swifts often nest behind roof tiles in summer. Translation: Стрижи часто вьют гнездо за черепицей летом.
Is nest part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, nest (вить гнездо / гнездиться) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is nest part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, nest (вить гнездо / гнездиться) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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