backstory in Russian
backstory in Russian is предысто́рия, леге́нда — backstory means the background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
backstory in Russian
предысто́рия
Pronounced: predystoriya
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
леге́нда
Pronounced: legenda
(chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
What does "backstory" mean?
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noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
"The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through."
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noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.
"The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust."
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backstory in a sentence
- The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through.
- Every character in the novel has a rich backstory that shapes their choices.
- The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust.
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What is "backstory" in Russian?
"backstory" in Russian is предысто́рия, леге́нда. backstory means: The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
How do you pronounce предысто́рия?
"backstory" in Russian is предысто́рия, pronounced "predystoriya".
How do you use "backstory" in a sentence?
Example: "The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through." In Russian, "backstory" is предысто́рия, леге́нда.
Are there other ways to say "backstory" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "backstory": предысто́рия, леге́нда.
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