How is the word жечь translated from Russian to English

English translation
to sting
verb

Вызывать резкую небольшую боль.

To cause a sharp small pain.

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  • Порез немного жжёт. — The cut stings a little.

  • От дыма у меня защипало глаза. — My eyes started to sting from the smoke.

  • Крем жжёт, когда его наносишь? — Does the cream sting when you put it on?

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