duel in Russian
duel in Russian is дуэ́ль, двобой, поеди́нок — duel means a prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
duel in Russian
дуэ́ль
Pronounced: duel
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
двобой
Pronounced: dvoboy
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
поеди́нок
Pronounced: poyedinok
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
единобо́рство
Pronounced: yedinoborstvo
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.
поеди́нок
Pronounced: poyedinok
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.
дра́ться на дуэ́ли
Pronounced: dratsya na dueli
To engage in a battle.
What does "duel" mean?
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noun A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
"The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn."
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noun Any intense contest or struggle between two competing sides.
"The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round."
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verb To fight a duel, or to compete fiercely with someone.
"The two swordsmen dueled until one was disarmed."
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duel in a sentence
- The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn.
- In the old novel, the proud nobleman challenged his rival to a duel.
- The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round.
- It became a duel between the two candidates for every undecided voter.
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What is "duel" in Russian?
"duel" in Russian is дуэ́ль, двобой, поеди́нок. duel means: A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
How do you pronounce дуэ́ль?
"duel" in Russian is дуэ́ль, pronounced "duel".
How do you use "duel" in a sentence?
Example: "The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn." In Russian, "duel" is дуэ́ль, двобой, поеди́нок.
Are there other ways to say "duel" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "duel": дуэ́ль, двобой, поеди́нок, единобо́рство, дра́ться на дуэ́ли.
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