decoy in Russian
decoy in Russian is прима́нка, нажи́вка, подсадна́я у́тка — decoy means a person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
decoy in Russian
прима́нка
Pronounced: primanka
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
нажи́вка
Pronounced: nazhivka
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
подсадна́я у́тка
Pronounced: podsadnaya utka
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
мано́к
Pronounced: manok
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.
подсадна́я у́тка
Pronounced: podsadnaya utka
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.
прима́нивать
Pronounced: primanivat
(intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.
примани́ть
Pronounced: primanit
(intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.
What does "decoy" mean?
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noun A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
"The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds."
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verb To lure someone into danger or a trap through trickery.
"The soldiers decoyed the enemy patrol away from the main camp."
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decoy in a sentence
- The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds.
- Police used an unmarked car as a decoy to catch the speeding driver.
- The soldiers decoyed the enemy patrol away from the main camp.
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What is "decoy" in Russian?
"decoy" in Russian is прима́нка, нажи́вка, подсадна́я у́тка. decoy means: A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
How do you pronounce прима́нка?
"decoy" in Russian is прима́нка, pronounced "primanka".
How do you use "decoy" in a sentence?
Example: "The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds." In Russian, "decoy" is прима́нка, нажи́вка, подсадна́я у́тка.
Are there other ways to say "decoy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "decoy": прима́нка, нажи́вка, подсадна́я у́тка, мано́к, прима́нивать, примани́ть.
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