How is the word износ translated from Russian to English

English translation
Wear down
verb

Постепенно повреждать или erodировать что-то при использовании.

To gradually damage or erode something through use.

Examples with “износ”

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  • Постоянное трение может износить подошвы обуви. — The constant friction can wear down the shoe soles.

  • Долгое совещание действительно начало изнашивать терпение всех. — The long meeting really began to wear down everyone's patience.

  • Со временем краска будет изнашиваться от воздействия. — Over time, the paint will wear down from exposure.

  • Может ли эта бесконечная дискуссия ослабить твою решимость остаться? — Can this endless discussion wear down your resolve to stay?

  • Нам нужно заменить этот инструмент, прежде чем он совсем износится. — We need to replace that tool before it wears down completely.

  • Она заметила, как ежедневные трудности постепенно исчерпывают её силы. — She felt the daily challenges wear down her strength slowly.

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