Watergate in Russian

Watergate in Russian is [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]], Уо́тергейт, Уотерге́йт — Watergate means to treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.

Watergate in Russian

[[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]]

proper noun

Pronounced: [[Uotergeyt|Uotergeytskiy]] [[skandal]]

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Уо́тергейт

proper noun

Pronounced: Uotergeyt

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Уотерге́йт

proper noun

Pronounced: Uotergeyt

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

What does "Watergate" mean?

verb To treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.
"Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question."

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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.

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”.

Watergate in a sentence

Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Watergate" in Russian?

"Watergate" in Russian is [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]], Уо́тергейт, Уотерге́йт. Watergate means: To treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.

How do you pronounce [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]]?

"Watergate" in Russian is [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]], pronounced "[[Uotergeyt|Uotergeytskiy]] [[skandal]]".

How do you use "Watergate" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question." In Russian, "Watergate" is [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]], Уо́тергейт, Уотерге́йт.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "Watergate": [[Уотергейт|Уотерге́йтский]] [[сканда́л]], Уо́тергейт, Уотерге́йт.

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