Ankle-deep

Translation of "ankle-deep" into Russian

Adjective

Compound descriptive adjective meaning 'deep enough to reach the ankles'; usually used predicatively or attributively.

по щиколотку

О глубине снега, воды, грязи и т. п.; употребляется предикативно и атрибутивно.

The field was ankle-deep in snow.

Поле было по щиколотку в снегу.

Adverb

Compound adverb meaning 'to the depth of the ankles' or 'so that the ankles are covered'.

по щиколотку

Обстоятельственное употребление: «на глубину до щиколоток».

The hikers slogged ankle-deep through the mud.

Туристы брели по щиколотку в грязи.

Adjective

Deep enough to reach the ankles; covered or filled to ankle height.

The field was ankle-deep in snow.

Adverb

To the depth of the ankles; in a way that leaves the ankles covered.

The hikers slogged ankle-deep through the mud.