slang in Russian
slang in Russian is сленг, арго́, жарго́н — slang means very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
slang in Russian
сленг
Pronounced: sleng
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
арго́
Pronounced: argo
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
жарго́н
Pronounced: zhargon
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
разгово́рная речь
Pronounced: razgovornaya rech
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
фе́ня
Pronounced: fenya
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
What does "slang" mean?
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noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
"Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up."
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noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.
"Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients."
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slang in a sentence
- Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up.
- He peppered his speech with British slang after a year living in London.
- Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients.
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What is "slang" in Russian?
"slang" in Russian is сленг, арго́, жарго́н. slang means: Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
How do you pronounce сленг?
"slang" in Russian is сленг, pronounced "sleng".
How do you use "slang" in a sentence?
Example: "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up." In Russian, "slang" is сленг, арго́, жарго́н.
Are there other ways to say "slang" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "slang": сленг, арго́, жарго́н, разгово́рная речь, фе́ня.
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