blin
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /blɪn/
KK: /blɪn/
noun
Definition
A thin pancake, often made with buckwheat, that is usually filled with ingredients like sour cream and folded.
Example
I enjoyed a delicious blin filled with sour cream for breakfast.
Conversation
Have you ever tried a blin? They're so delicious!
No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about them.
You should definitely try one with sour cream; it’s the best way to enjoy a blin.
That sounds amazing! I'll have to find a place that serves them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pancake
crepe
flatbread
Antonyms
none
verb
Definition
To stop or come to an end; to cease moving or flowing.
Example
The river began to blin as the sun set.
Tense Forms
Past: blinned
Past Participle: blinned
Conversation
I think we should blin the music for a while, it's too loud.
Yeah, I can barely hear myself think!
Right? It would be nice to just have a quiet moment.
Root Explanation
The word 'blin' originates from Old English 'blinnan', meaning to cease or stop. It refers to the act of stopping or ceasing something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'blinnan' which means to stop — this helps you remember that 'blin' relates to ceasing or stopping.
Visually Confused Words
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bilin
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goblin
bluing
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