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shrug in Russian

shrug in Russian is [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]], пожа́ть плеча́ми, пожима́ть плеча́ми — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

shrug in Russian

[[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]]
noun
Pronounced: [[pozhimaniye]] [[plecho|plechami]]
пожа́ть плеча́ми
verb
Pronounced: pozhat plechami
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
пожима́ть плеча́ми
verb
Pronounced: pozhimat plechami
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

What does "shrug" mean?

  1. verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
    "He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
  2. noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
    "She answered the question with a shrug."
  3. noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
    "She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."

shrug in a sentence

  • He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
  • She answered the question with a shrug.
  • She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.

Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrug" in Russian?

"shrug" in Russian is [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]], пожа́ть плеча́ми, пожима́ть плеча́ми. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

How do you pronounce [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]]?

"shrug" in Russian is [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]], pronounced "[[pozhimaniye]] [[plecho|plechami]]".

How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?

Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Russian, "shrug" is [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]], пожа́ть плеча́ми, пожима́ть плеча́ми.

Are there other ways to say "shrug" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "shrug": [[пожима́ние]] [[плечо|плеча́ми]], пожа́ть плеча́ми, пожима́ть плеча́ми.

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