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beacon in Russian

beacon in Russian is сигна́льный ого́нь, ба́кен, мая́к — beacon means a light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.

beacon in Russian

сигна́льный ого́нь
noun
Pronounced: signalnyy ogon
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
ба́кен
noun
Pronounced: baken
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
мая́к
noun
Pronounced: mayak
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
предупрежде́ние
noun
Pronounced: preduprezhdeniye
(figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.

What does "beacon" mean?

  1. noun A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
    "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks."
  2. noun A person or thing that serves as a guiding example or symbol of hope.
    "The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community."
  3. verb To send out light or a signal, as a beacon does.
    "The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds."
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beacon in a sentence

  • The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks.
  • A flashing beacon marked the edge of the runway.
  • The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community.
  • To many young players, the old coach was a beacon of fairness.

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What is "beacon" in Russian?
"beacon" in Russian is сигна́льный ого́нь, ба́кен, мая́к. beacon means: A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
How do you pronounce сигна́льный ого́нь?
"beacon" in Russian is сигна́льный ого́нь, pronounced "signalnyy ogon".
How do you use "beacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks." In Russian, "beacon" is сигна́льный ого́нь, ба́кен, мая́к.
Are there other ways to say "beacon" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "beacon": сигна́льный ого́нь, ба́кен, мая́к, предупрежде́ние.
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