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paper tiger in Russian

paper tiger in Russian is бума́жный тигр, бумажный тигр.

paper tiger in Russian

бума́жный тигр
noun
Pronounced: bumazhnyy tigr
(idiomatic) Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.
бумажный тигр
noun
Pronounced: bumazhnyy tigr
(idiomatic) Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.
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What is "paper tiger" in Russian?

"paper tiger" in Russian is бума́жный тигр, бумажный тигр.

How do you pronounce бума́жный тигр?

"paper tiger" in Russian is бума́жный тигр, pronounced "bumazhnyy tigr".

Are there other ways to say "paper tiger" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "paper tiger": бума́жный тигр, бумажный тигр.

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