zuby kolotili drob'

English translation: (his/her) teeth were clattering/chattering

16:20 Jul 3, 2004

Russian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature

Russian term or phrase: zuby kolotili drob'

Novel circa 1900

The translation that comes to mind is 'his teeth chattered" (happens when someone is very cold). Is this what this expression means?

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English translation:(his/her) teeth were clattering/chattering

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The water was too cold. Already his fingers were numb and his teeth were clattering. He reached ...
www.rushwaterholt.com/members/tamara/waterrat.html

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Russian Federation
Local time: 07:16

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(his/her) teeth were clattering/chattering

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(his/her) teeth were clattering/chattering

Explanation:
The water was too cold. Already his fingers were numb and his teeth were clattering. He reached ...
www.rushwaterholt.com/members/tamara/waterrat.html

Vladimir Pochinov
Russian Federation
Local time: 07:16
Native speaker of: Russian
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