Smell - translation, pronunciation and examples
smell
To give off something in the air that people notice with their nose.
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When to use smell
пахнуть плохо
пахнуть сладко
пахнуть свежо
пахнуть приятно
пахнуть сильно
smell usage examples
На кухне пахнет только что испечённым печеньем.
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies.
После пожара от его пальто пахло дымом.
His coat smells of smoke after the fire.
Similar words
General neutral verb meaning to give off or perceive an odor; identical basic sense to the headword.
Stronger and negative: means to give off a very unpleasant odor (to reek).
Specifically to emit a very strong, unpleasant smell; often more emphatic or figurative than 'smell'.
A general phrasal verb meaning to emit or release (often used for smells but also for heat, light, etc.).
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smell synonyms
What's the difference between smell / stink / reek / give off
General neutral verb meaning to give off or perceive an odor; identical basic sense to the headword.
The kitchen smells of garlic.
Кухня пахнет чесноком.
Stronger and negative: means to give off a very unpleasant odor (to reek).
The garbage stinks after a few days.
Мусор воняет через несколько дней.
Specifically to emit a very strong, unpleasant smell; often more emphatic or figurative than 'smell'.
The old cellar reeked of mildew.
Старый подвал вонял плесенью.
A general phrasal verb meaning to emit or release (often used for smells but also for heat, light, etc.).
The plant gives off a sweet scent at night.
Растение испускает сладкий запах ночью.
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How to pronounce smell and what this word means
smell translation: пахнуть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce smell
/ˈsmɛl/
smell translation
пахнуть
smell examples
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies.
smell transcription
/ˈsmɛl/, /ˈsmɛl/
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Questions about this word
smell meaning: what does it mean?
To give off something in the air that people notice with their nose.
smell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
smell is pronounced as /ˈsmɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
smell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies. Translation: На кухне пахнет только что испечённым печеньем.
Is smell part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, smell (пахнуть) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is smell part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, smell (пахнуть) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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