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bequest in Russian

bequest in Russian is завещание, насле́дство, завещать — bequest means property or money left to someone in a will.

bequest in Russian

завещание
noun
Pronounced: zaveshchaniye
The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
насле́дство
noun
Pronounced: nasledstvo
A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.
завещать
verb
Pronounced: zaveshchat
(transitive) To give as a bequest; bequeath.

What does "bequest" mean?

  1. noun Property or money left to someone in a will.
    "The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter."
  2. noun Something valuable handed down from the past, such as a tradition or idea.
    "Their independence movement left a lasting bequest of civic pride."
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bequest in a sentence

  • The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter.
  • Their independence movement left a lasting bequest of civic pride.

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What is "bequest" in Russian?

"bequest" in Russian is завещание, насле́дство, завещать. bequest means: Property or money left to someone in a will.

How do you pronounce завещание?

"bequest" in Russian is завещание, pronounced "zaveshchaniye".

How do you use "bequest" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter." In Russian, "bequest" is завещание, насле́дство, завещать.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "bequest": завещание, насле́дство, завещать.

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