Stalk - translation, pronunciation and examples
stalk
living beings wild animals verb
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When to use stalk
подкрадываться к добыче
подкрадываться тихо
подкрадываться через траву
подкрадываться к жертве
подкрадываться к животному
stalk usage examples
Кошка подкрадывается к птице тихо.
The cat stalks the bird quietly.
Он подкрадывается к оленю на рассвете.
He stalks the deer near sunrise.
Similar words
to move quietly and deliberately toward someone or something, often with the intent to follow or intimidate
to move around an area quietly and stealthily in search of prey or something to do; implies roaming rather than closing in on a single target
to follow someone closely and secretly in order to watch or monitor them; emphasizes surveillance rather than stealthy approach for attack
to keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive; emphasizes hiding and avoiding notice rather than active pursuit
to remain hidden or concealed, often waiting for the right moment; can imply staying in the background rather than actively closing in
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stalk synonyms
What's the difference between stalk / prowl / shadow / skulk / lurk / sidle
to move quietly and deliberately toward someone or something, often with the intent to follow or intimidate
The tiger stalked its prey through the tall grass.
Тигр подкрадывался к своей добыче сквозь высокую траву.
to move around an area quietly and stealthily in search of prey or something to do; implies roaming rather than closing in on a single target
The fox prowled the edge of the village at night.
Лисица бродила по окраине деревни ночью.
to follow someone closely and secretly in order to watch or monitor them; emphasizes surveillance rather than stealthy approach for attack
Detectives shadowed the suspect for two days.
Детективы тайно следили за подозреваемым два дня.
to keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive; emphasizes hiding and avoiding notice rather than active pursuit
He skulked around the back of the building, hoping not to be seen.
Он скрывался за зданием, надеясь, что его не заметят.
to remain hidden or concealed, often waiting for the right moment; can imply staying in the background rather than actively closing in
A cat lurked under the bushes, waiting for a bird to come close.
Кошка затаилась под кустами, ожидая, когда птица подлетит поближе.
to move sideways or obliquely toward someone or something, often to avoid direct attention; emphasizes the manner of approach rather than stealthy pursuit
He sidled up to the group and tried to join the conversation.
Он подошёл боком к группе и попытался присоединиться к разговору.
to move quietly and smoothly in a furtive or ashamed manner; implies furtiveness but often with emotional nuance (guilt, shame)
She slunk out of the room after making a rude remark.
Она крадучись вышла из комнаты после грубого замечания.
to follow someone from behind at a distance, tracking their movements; emphasizes following rather than stealthy close approach
The detective trailed the suspect for several blocks.
Детектив следовал за подозреваемым несколько кварталов.
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How to pronounce stalk and what this word means
stalk translation: подкрадываться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stalk
/stɔːk/
stalk translation
подкрадываться
stalk examples
The cat stalks the bird quietly.
stalk transcription
/stɔːk/, /ˈstɔk/
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Questions about this word
stalk meaning: what does it mean?
living beings wild animals verb
stalk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stalk is pronounced as /stɔːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stalk definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat stalks the bird quietly. Translation: Кошка подкрадывается к птице тихо.
Is stalk part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, stalk (подкрадываться) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stalk part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, stalk (подкрадываться) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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