How is the word гореть translated from Russian to English

Быть в огне или уничтожать огнём.

To be on fire, or to destroy with fire.

verb
English translation
burn

Examples with “гореть”

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  • Дрова горели весь вечер. The logs burned all evening.

  • Она обработала ожог на руке. She treated a burn on her hand.

  • Сырые листья плохо горят. Damp leaves will not burn easily.

  • Ожог оставил небольшой шрам. The burn left a small scar.

  • Они сожгли старый забор на дрова? Did they burn the old fence for firewood?

  • Сколько заживает ожог? How long does a burn take to heal?

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FAQ about “гореть”

How is “гореть” translated from Russian?
“гореть” translates into English as “burn”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “гореть” mean?
Meaning of “гореть”: Быть в огне или уничтожать огнём. In English — “burn”.
What part of speech is “гореть”?
“гореть” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “гореть”?
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