How is the word шипеть translated from Russian to English

English translation
hiss
verb

Издавать протяжный звук, похожий на змеиный.

To make a long sound like a snake.

Examples with “шипеть”

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  • Кошка зашипела на собаку. — The cat hissed at the dog.

  • Мы услышали шипение пара. — We heard the hiss of steam.

  • Змеи шипят, когда чувствуют опасность. — Snakes hiss when they feel threatened.

  • Из батареи доносилось тихое шипение. — A soft hiss came from the radiator.

  • Почему гусь шипит на незнакомцев? — Why does the goose hiss at strangers?

  • Что это за шипение в колонках? — What's that hiss in the speakers?

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