black sheep in Russian
black sheep in Russian is бе́лая воро́на, парши́вая овца́ — black sheep means a member of a family or group who is thought of as a disgrace, an embarrassment or simply the odd one out.
black sheep in Russian
бе́лая воро́на
Pronounced: belaya vorona
(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
парши́вая овца́
Pronounced: parshivaya ovtsa
(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.
What does "black sheep" mean?
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noun A member of a family or group who is thought of as a disgrace, an embarrassment or simply the odd one out.
"He was the black sheep of the family, the only one who never went to university."
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noun A sheep with a dark fleece, whose wool was traditionally worth less because it could not be dyed.
"A single black sheep stood out among the white flock."
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black sheep in a sentence
- He was the black sheep of the family, the only one who never went to university.
- Every department has its black sheep.
- A single black sheep stood out among the white flock.
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What is "black sheep" in Russian?
"black sheep" in Russian is бе́лая воро́на, парши́вая овца́. black sheep means: A member of a family or group who is thought of as a disgrace, an embarrassment or simply the odd one out.
How do you pronounce бе́лая воро́на?
"black sheep" in Russian is бе́лая воро́на, pronounced "belaya vorona".
How do you use "black sheep" in a sentence?
Example: "He was the black sheep of the family, the only one who never went to university." In Russian, "black sheep" is бе́лая воро́на, парши́вая овца́.
Are there other ways to say "black sheep" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "black sheep": бе́лая воро́на, парши́вая овца́.
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