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misfire in Russian

misfire in Russian is осе́чка, осечься — misfire means to fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.

misfire in Russian

осе́чка
noun
Pronounced: osechka
An act of misfiring.
осечься
verb
Pronounced: osechsya
(firearm) To fail to discharge properly.

What does "misfire" mean?

  1. verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
    "The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off."
  2. verb To fail to have the intended effect, especially of a joke, plan, or attempt.
    "His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board."
  3. noun An instance of failing to fire, ignite, or achieve the intended result.
    "The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug."
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misfire in a sentence

  • The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off.
  • His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board.
  • The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "misfire" in Russian?

"misfire" in Russian is осе́чка, осечься. misfire means: To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.

How do you pronounce осе́чка?

"misfire" in Russian is осе́чка, pronounced "osechka".

How do you use "misfire" in a sentence?

Example: "The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off." In Russian, "misfire" is осе́чка, осечься.

Are there other ways to say "misfire" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "misfire": осе́чка, осечься.

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