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No. 17,761 in Russian

укусил

"Bit" (past tense of "bite").

In a sentence

  • Мальчик укусил яблоко.

    The boy bit into the apple.

    Here, "укусил" means actively taking a bite out of something, typically food, indicating action towards consumption.

  • Собака укусила почтальона.

    The dog bit the postman.

    In this context, "укусила" refers to an act of aggression or defense where the dog bites a person.

  • Волк укусил охотника, защищая свою стаю.

    The wolf bit the hunter to defend its pack.

    "Укусил" in this sentence conveys an action performed by the wolf as a part of defending its group, emphasizing an intentional yet instinctive behavior.

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