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altar in Russian

altar in Russian is алта́рь, же́ртвенник, алтарь — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

altar in Russian

алта́рь
noun
Pronounced: altar
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
же́ртвенник
noun
Pronounced: zhertvennik
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
алтарь
noun
Pronounced: altar
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

What does "altar" mean?

  1. noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
    "The couple exchanged vows at the altar."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
    "He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career."
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altar in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
  • Candles were lit on the altar before the service began.
  • He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career.

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What is "altar" in Russian?

"altar" in Russian is алта́рь, же́ртвенник, алтарь. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

How do you pronounce алта́рь?

"altar" in Russian is алта́рь, pronounced "altar".

How do you use "altar" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged vows at the altar." In Russian, "altar" is алта́рь, же́ртвенник, алтарь.

Are there other ways to say "altar" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "altar": алта́рь, же́ртвенник, алтарь.

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