Russian Expression · Advanced
молния заела
the zipper is stuck
Pronunciation: молния заела
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: the zipper is stuck.
Example
На рюкзаке заела молния, не тяни её силой.
The backpack zipper is stuck; do not force it.
Practice tips
- Practice молния заела 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.