Slide - translation, pronunciation and examples
slide
move smoothly
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When to use slide
den Stuhl verschieben
den Tisch verschieben
das Sofa verschieben
das Bett verschieben
die Schublade verschieben
slide usage examples
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light.
Similar words
To move something smoothly along a surface; same basic meaning as the headword.
To change position or move something a short distance; very close to 'сдвигать'.
A general verb for changing place or position; broader than 'slide'.
To apply force to something to make it move; emphasizes force rather than smooth sliding.
To pull something along a surface, often with effort and resistance; similar but implies force.
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slide synonyms
What's the difference between slide / shift / move / push / drag / glide
To move something smoothly along a surface; same basic meaning as the headword.
Slide the table a little to the left.
Сдвинь стол немного влево.
To change position or move something a short distance; very close to 'сдвигать'.
Can you shift the chair slightly to the right?
Можешь сдвинуть стул немного вправо?
Move the sofa closer to the wall.
Подвинь диван ближе к стене.
To apply force to something to make it move; emphasizes force rather than smooth sliding.
Don't push the cabinet; slide it gently.
Не толкай шкаф, сдвинь его аккуратно.
To pull something along a surface, often with effort and resistance; similar but implies force.
We had to drag the old wardrobe across the room.
Нам пришлось тащить старый шкаф через комнату.
To move smoothly and effortlessly; focuses on graceful motion rather than simple displacement.
She glided the chair back into place.
Она плавно сдвинула стул на место.
To move out of place or slide unintentionally; often accidental or small movement.
The book slipped off the shelf when I moved it.
Книга соскользнула с полки, когда я её сдвинул.
To move a short distance quickly, often used informally (e.g., move a chair a bit).
Scoot over and make some room.
Подвинься немного и освободи место.
To push something or someone slightly, often gently or as a prompt; smaller, subtler than 'slide'.
He nudged the vase a few inches to the right.
Он слегка сдвинул вазу на несколько дюймов вправо.
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How to pronounce slide and what this word means
slide translation: сдвигать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce slide
/ˈslaɪd/
slide translation
сдвигать
slide examples
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light.
slide transcription
/ˈslaɪd/, /ˈslaɪd/
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Questions about this word
slide meaning: what does it mean?
move smoothly
slide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
slide is pronounced as /ˈslaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
slide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light. Translation: Нам нужно сдвигать кресло чуть ближе к окну, чтобы было больше света.
Is slide part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, slide (сдвигать) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is slide part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, slide (сдвигать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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