Shanghai in Russian
Shanghai in Russian is Шанха́й, Шанхай — Shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
Shanghai in Russian
Шанха́й
Pronounced: Shankhay
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
Шанхай
Pronounced: Shankhay
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
What does "Shanghai" mean?
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verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
"He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day."
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Shanghai in a sentence
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- Sailors were once shanghaied — drugged or tricked aboard ships that badly needed crew.
- The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day.
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What is "Shanghai" in Russian?
"Shanghai" in Russian is Шанха́й, Шанхай. Shanghai means: To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
How do you pronounce Шанха́й?
"Shanghai" in Russian is Шанха́й, pronounced "Shankhay".
How do you use "Shanghai" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting." In Russian, "Shanghai" is Шанха́й, Шанхай.
Are there other ways to say "Shanghai" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Shanghai": Шанха́й, Шанхай.
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