blat in Russian
blat in Russian is блат — blat means to make the crying sound of a calf, sheep or goat.
blat in Russian
блат
Pronounced: blat
The Soviet system of connections and social relationships; one's social or business network (in Russian or Soviet society).
What does "blat" mean?
- verb To make the crying sound of a calf, sheep or goat.
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verb To make a meaningless noise.
"A moment later the engine roared into life. Exhaust blatted through the straight-pipes; people stopped on the street to look."
- verb To chatter carelessly, saying more than you should.
- verb To play a brass instrument, for example a trombone or tuba, so it makes a harsh, blaring sound.
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- A moment later the engine roared into life. Exhaust blatted through the straight-pipes; people stopped on the street to look.
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What is "blat" in Russian?
"blat" in Russian is блат. blat means: To make the crying sound of a calf, sheep or goat.
How do you pronounce блат?
"blat" in Russian is блат, pronounced "blat".
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