How is the word запнуться о translated from Russian to English

Споткнуться о что-то или запнуться на слове.

To trip on something, or hesitate on a word.

phrase
English translation
stumble over

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  • Он запнулся на этом имени. He stumbled over the name.

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FAQ about “запнуться о”

How is “запнуться о” translated from Russian?
“запнуться о” translates into English as “stumble over”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “запнуться о” mean?
Meaning of “запнуться о”: Споткнуться о что-то или запнуться на слове. In English — “stumble over”.
What part of speech is “запнуться о”?
“запнуться о” is a phrase.
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