nick in Russian

nick in Russian is зазу́брина, щерби́на, надре́зать — nick means a small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.

nick in Russian

зазу́брина

noun

Pronounced: zazubrina

щерби́на

noun

Pronounced: shcherbina

надре́зать

verb

Pronounced: nadrezat

(transitive) To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

поре́зать

verb

Pronounced: porezat

(transitive) To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

спереть

verb

Pronounced: speret

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

ты́рить

verb

Pronounced: tyrit

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

What does "nick" mean?

noun A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.
"There's a small nick in the edge of the blade."
noun British slang for a police station or prison.
"They took him down to the nick for questioning."
noun British slang for condition or state, as in "in good nick".
"The old car is still in good nick despite its age."
verb To cut or scratch slightly.
"He nicked his chin shaving."

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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”.

nick in a sentence

There's a small nick in the edge of the blade.
He arrived in the nick of time.
They took him down to the nick for questioning.
He spent the night in the nick after the argument outside the pub.

Similar words in Russian

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Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nick" in Russian?

"nick" in Russian is зазу́брина, щерби́на, надре́зать. nick means: A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.

How do you pronounce зазу́брина?

"nick" in Russian is зазу́брина, pronounced "zazubrina".

How do you use "nick" in a sentence?

Example: "There's a small nick in the edge of the blade." In Russian, "nick" is зазу́брина, щерби́на, надре́зать.

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

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "nick": зазу́брина, щерби́на, надре́зать, поре́зать, спереть, ты́рить.

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