Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that resembles a dog.
Translations
Her unwavering loyalty was almost dog-like.
Её непоколебимая преданность была почти собачьей.
Definitions
Resembling or characteristic of a dog. Her unwavering loyalty was almost dog-like.
Used after verbs to express that an action is performed in a dog-like manner.
Translations
He crouched dog-like near the doorway, ready to spring.
Он присел по-собачьи у двери, готовый прыгнуть.
Definitions
In a manner reminiscent of a dog. He crouched dog-like near the doorway, ready to spring.