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dog in the manger in Russian

dog in the manger in Russian is соба́ка на се́не.

dog in the manger in Russian

соба́ка на се́не

noun

Pronounced: sobaka na sene

(idiom) Someone who denies to others something that they cannot use.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "dog in the manger" in Russian?

"dog in the manger" in Russian is соба́ка на се́не.

How do you pronounce соба́ка на се́не?

"dog in the manger" in Russian is соба́ка на се́не, pronounced "sobaka na sene".

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