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Peter in Russian

Peter in Russian is Пётр, Пи́тер — Peter means to gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out.".

Peter in Russian

Пётр
proper noun
Pronounced: Pyotr
A en given name.
Пи́тер
proper noun
Pronounced: Piter
A en given name.
Пётр
proper noun
Pronounced: Pyotr

What does "Peter" mean?

  1. verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
    "Interest in the project petered out after a few months."
  2. noun Slang for a safe or strongbox, or, separately, for a prison cell.
    "In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe."
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Peter in a sentence

  • Interest in the project petered out after a few months.
  • The trail petered out into thick brush.
  • In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Peter" in Russian?

"Peter" in Russian is Пётр, Пи́тер. Peter means: To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."

How do you pronounce Пётр?

"Peter" in Russian is Пётр, pronounced "Pyotr".

How do you use "Peter" in a sentence?

Example: "Interest in the project petered out after a few months." In Russian, "Peter" is Пётр, Пи́тер.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Peter": Пётр, Пи́тер.

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