tinker in Russian

tinker in Russian is ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]], ([[бродя́чий]]) [[луди́льщик]], озорник — tinker means a traveling mender of pots, pans, and other metal household items.

tinker in Russian

([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]]

noun

Pronounced: ([[brodyachiy]]) [[zhestyanshchik]]

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

([[бродя́чий]]) [[луди́льщик]]

noun

Pronounced: ([[brodyachiy]]) [[ludilshchik]]

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

озорник

noun

Pronounced: ozornik

(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

вози́ться

verb

Pronounced: vozitsya

(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

ковыря́ть

verb

Pronounced: kovyryat

(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

починя́ть

verb

Pronounced: pochinyat

(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

хими́чить

verb

Pronounced: khimichit

(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

What does "tinker" mean?

noun A traveling mender of pots, pans, and other metal household items.
"The old tinker went from village to village fixing kettles."
verb To fiddle or experiment with something in an amateur, exploratory way, trying to fix or improve it.
"He spent Sunday afternoon tinkering with the old motorbike."

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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.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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”.

tinker in a sentence

The old tinker went from village to village fixing kettles.
Her grandfather worked as a tinker before the factories took over.
He spent Sunday afternoon tinkering with the old motorbike.
Don't tinker with the settings unless you know what you're doing.

Similar words in Russian

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Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tinker" in Russian?

"tinker" in Russian is ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]], ([[бродя́чий]]) [[луди́льщик]], озорник. tinker means: A traveling mender of pots, pans, and other metal household items.

How do you pronounce ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]]?

"tinker" in Russian is ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]], pronounced "([[brodyachiy]]) [[zhestyanshchik]]".

How do you use "tinker" in a sentence?

Example: "The old tinker went from village to village fixing kettles." In Russian, "tinker" is ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]], ([[бродя́чий]]) [[луди́льщик]], озорник.

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "tinker": ([[бродя́чий]]) [[жестя́нщик]], ([[бродя́чий]]) [[луди́льщик]], озорник, вози́ться, ковыря́ть, починя́ть.

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