pitfall in Russian
pitfall in Russian is западня́, лову́шка, подводный камень — pitfall means a hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
pitfall in Russian
западня́
Pronounced: zapadnya
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
лову́шка
Pronounced: lovushka
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
подводный камень
Pronounced: podvodnyy kamen
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
What does "pitfall" mean?
- noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
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noun A hidden danger or difficulty that you can easily run into without expecting it.
"It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself."
- noun A commonly used but counterproductive approach or practice.
- noun A dip in the ground caused by the collapse of a mine below it.
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pitfall in a sentence
- It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.
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What is "pitfall" in Russian?
"pitfall" in Russian is западня́, лову́шка, подводный камень. pitfall means: A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
How do you pronounce западня́?
"pitfall" in Russian is западня́, pronounced "zapadnya".
Are there other ways to say "pitfall" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "pitfall": западня́, лову́шка, подводный камень.
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