Russian Expression · Advanced
стереть пыль с полки
wipe the dust off the shelf
Pronunciation: стереть пыль с полки
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: wipe the dust off the shelf.
Example
Сотри пыль с верхней полки влажной салфеткой.
Wipe the dust off the top shelf with a damp cloth.
Practice tips
- Practice стереть пыль с полки 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.