armchair in Russian
armchair in Russian is диванный, мамкин, дива́нный — armchair means a chair with side supports for resting the arms.
armchair in Russian
диванный
Pronounced: divannyy
(figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
мамкин
Pronounced: mamkin
(figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
дива́нный
Pronounced: divannyy
(figuratively, derogatory) Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports; relating to such advice.
кре́сло
Pronounced: kreslo
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
кресло
Pronounced: kreslo
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
What does "armchair" mean?
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noun A chair with side supports for resting the arms.
"He fell asleep in the armchair after dinner."
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adjective Describing someone who comments or gives opinions on a subject without real experience or involvement.
"Every armchair critic online had an opinion about the manager's tactics."
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armchair in a sentence
- He fell asleep in the armchair after dinner.
- Every armchair critic online had an opinion about the manager's tactics.
- He's an armchair expert on foreign policy who has never left the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "armchair" in Russian?
"armchair" in Russian is диванный, мамкин, дива́нный. armchair means: A chair with side supports for resting the arms.
How do you pronounce диванный?
"armchair" in Russian is диванный, pronounced "divannyy".
How do you use "armchair" in a sentence?
Example: "He fell asleep in the armchair after dinner." In Russian, "armchair" is диванный, мамкин, дива́нный.
Are there other ways to say "armchair" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "armchair": диванный, мамкин, дива́нный, кре́сло, кресло.
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