shadow in Russian
shadow in Russian is тень, полумра́к, пресле́дователь — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
shadow in Russian
тень
Pronounced: ten
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
тень
Pronounced: ten
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
полумра́к
Pronounced: polumrak
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
пресле́дователь
Pronounced: presledovatel
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
пресле́довательница
Pronounced: presledovatelnitsa
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
шпик
Pronounced: shpik
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
What does "shadow" mean?
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noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
"Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
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noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
"The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
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verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
"The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
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adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
"The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
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shadow in a sentence
- Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
- The tall oak tree threw a cool shadow over the picnic blanket.
- The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
- The spy realised that the man behind her was a shadow sent to watch her.
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What is "shadow" in Russian?
"shadow" in Russian is тень, полумра́к, пресле́дователь. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
How do you pronounce тень?
"shadow" in Russian is тень, pronounced "ten".
How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?
Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Russian, "shadow" is тень, полумра́к, пресле́дователь.
Are there other ways to say "shadow" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "shadow": тень, полумра́к, пресле́дователь, пресле́довательница, шпик.
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