How is the word опухать translated from Russian to English

English translation
swell up
verb

Стать больше или увеличенным, часто из-за травмы или жидкости.

To become larger or enlarged, often from injury or fluid.

Examples with “опухать”

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  • Моя лодыжка начала опухать после того, как я её вывихнул. — My ankle started to swell up after I twisted it.

  • Моё волнение стало нарастать по мере приближения концерта. — My excitement began to swell up as the concert approached.

  • Твоя рука опухает, когда ты на неё давишь? — Does your hand swell up when you press it?

  • Может ли твоя гордость возрасти после такого достижения? — Can your pride swell up after such an achievement?

  • Пожалуйста, приложи лед, если она начнет опухать. — Please apply ice if it begins to swell up.

  • Мы могли видеть, как её эмоции заполняли её во время речи. — We could see her emotions swell up during the speech.

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