Words Related to Animals - Verbs Relating to Animals

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

гнати

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

линяти

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

плавати

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

to root out something with the snout

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

навчати веденню господарства

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

вдаватися до хитрощів

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

крокувати

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

кусати

to go higher while flying

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

бігати

підскакувати

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

to move suddenly or jerkily; to leap or jump with a quick, sudden movement, as a horse might do

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

to move or gather in large numbers

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

виспівувати

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

to build a nest or live in it

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

відчувати запах

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

to stand up or lift oneself onto the hind legs, often used to describe animals assuming an upright position with their front limbs off the ground

бити копитами

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

to consume or obtain nourishment from a particular source or substance for sustenance and growth

висаджуватися на берег

гратися

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

брижити

обприскувати

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

дряпати

впроваджувати

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

бігти риссю

випасати

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

стрибати

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

ковзати

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

визначати кордони

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

літати

повзати

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended