affair in Russian
affair in Russian is де́ло, де́льце, боестолкнове́ние — affair means a matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
affair in Russian
де́ло
Pronounced: delo
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
де́ло
Pronounced: delo
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
де́льце
Pronounced: deltse
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
боестолкнове́ние
Pronounced: boyestolknoveniye
(military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
схва́тка
Pronounced: skhvatka
(military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
шту́чка
Pronounced: shtuchka
A material object (vaguely designated).
штуке́нция
Pronounced: shtukentsiya
A material object (vaguely designated).
штуко́вина
Pronounced: shtukovina
A material object (vaguely designated).
афе́ра
Pronounced: afera
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
интри́га
Pronounced: intriga
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
рома́н
Pronounced: roman
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
связь
Pronounced: svyaz
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
причинда́лы
Pronounced: prichindaly
(slang, now, rare) The (male or female) genitals.
What does "affair" mean?
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noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
"The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment."
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noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
"The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light."
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noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.
"Their wedding was a lavish affair with three hundred guests."
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affair in a sentence
- The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment.
- It turned into a messy legal affair that dragged on for years.
- The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light.
- She ended the affair once she realised how much it was hurting her family.
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What is "affair" in Russian?
"affair" in Russian is де́ло, де́льце, боестолкнове́ние. affair means: A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
How do you pronounce де́ло?
"affair" in Russian is де́ло, pronounced "delo".
How do you use "affair" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment." In Russian, "affair" is де́ло, де́льце, боестолкнове́ние.
Are there other ways to say "affair" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 12 translations listed for "affair": де́ло, де́льце, боестолкнове́ние, схва́тка, шту́чка, штуке́нция.
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