Russian Word · Intermediate
сжимать
сдавливать, крепко обхватив
Pronunciation: [ʐːɨˈmatʲ]
Meaning
сдавливать, крепко обхватив
Example
Обруч сжимал бочку.
I use the word "сжимать".
Practice tips
- Practice сжимать out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian word is for intermediate-level learners.