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Potemkin village in Russian

Potemkin village in Russian is потёмкинская дере́вня.

Potemkin village in Russian

потёмкинская дере́вня

noun

Pronounced: potyomkinskaya derevnya

(idiomatic) Any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.

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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”.

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”.

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What is "Potemkin village" in Russian?

"Potemkin village" in Russian is потёмкинская дере́вня.

How do you pronounce потёмкинская дере́вня?

"Potemkin village" in Russian is потёмкинская дере́вня, pronounced "potyomkinskaya derevnya".

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