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What does Baca mean in Russian?

What does Baca mean in Russian?

In Russian there is an expression забить баки, meaning to throw dust in eyes (figuratively – to cheat). Usually Russian expression is explained just in the same literal sense like the English analog, meaning that бака – eye. This word бака is supposed to be common Slavic stem: Polish baczyć, Ukr. ба́чити, Bulg.

What is the word for gangster in Russian?

Fenya
Fenya (Russian: феня, IPA: [ˈfʲenʲə]) or fenka (Russian: фенька, IPA: [ˈfʲenʲkə]) is a Russian cant language used among criminals.

What does DUVI mean in Russian?

Vocabulary

Russian word English translation Pronunciation
Давай! Come on! (to persuade, motivate, hurry up, etc.) da-VAI
Давай. OK, sure (to show your agreement) da-VAI
-те an ending which makes the word formal or plural -tyeh
(Ну,) Давай! (Well, ) Bye! (informal) da-VAI

What does Ken mean in Russian?

More Russian words for ken. кругозор noun. krugozor horizon, outlook, purview, scope, view.

Where can I find a translation of chuvak?

From professional translators, enterprises, web pages and freely available translation repositories. 1. Chuvak 1. Chuvak

Where does the word mudak come from in Russian?

It originated from the old Russian word, meaning a castrated pig. Some sources suggest that it originated from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘idiot’. Which makes the theory sound likely because that is essentially the meaning it has currently. So if any aspect of a man’s behaviour can be classified as inconsiderate, he may be referred to as a mudak.

What is the meaning of the Russian word черт?

The literal meaning of чёрт is “devil”, but it is more commonly used as an exclamation similar to “Shoot!” or “Damn!” Чёрт, я забыла об этом. [Chiort, ya zabyla ob atom.] – “Shoot, I forgot about it.” The word чёрт is used both by young and old alike.

Where does the word SCUM come from in Russia?

Literal meaning: scum; jerk. How to use it: This one of the less drastic swear words to use and has been used in Russia since the 14th century. The root comes from the word ‘to drag’, so the person who is called a svolach’ is something that was dragged in with the garbage.