railroad tie in Russian

railroad tie in Russian is шпа́ла.

railroad tie in Russian

шпа́ла

noun

Pronounced: shpala

(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

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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”.

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What is "railroad tie" in Russian?

"railroad tie" in Russian is шпа́ла.

How do you pronounce шпа́ла?

"railroad tie" in Russian is шпа́ла, pronounced "shpala".

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