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whiff in Russian

whiff in Russian is дунове́ние, затя́жка, запашок — whiff means a brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

whiff in Russian

дунове́ние
noun
Pronounced: dunoveniye
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
затя́жка
noun
Pronounced: zatyazhka
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
запашок
noun
Pronounced: zapashok
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.
ве́ять
verb
Pronounced: veyat
To carry or convey (something) by, or as by, a whiff or puff of air; to blow, puff, or waft away.
дуть
verb
Pronounced: dut
To carry or convey (something) by, or as by, a whiff or puff of air; to blow, puff, or waft away.
принюхиваться
verb
Pronounced: prinyukhivatsya
To breathe in or sniff (an odour); to smell.

What does "whiff" mean?

  1. noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
    "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door."
  2. noun A slight hint or trace of something.
    "There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal."

whiff in a sentence

  • A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door.
  • She caught a whiff of his cologne as he walked past.
  • There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal.
  • You could sense a whiff of tension in the meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "whiff" in Russian?

"whiff" in Russian is дунове́ние, затя́жка, запашок. whiff means: A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

How do you pronounce дунове́ние?

"whiff" in Russian is дунове́ние, pronounced "dunoveniye".

How do you use "whiff" in a sentence?

Example: "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door." In Russian, "whiff" is дунове́ние, затя́жка, запашок.

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

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "whiff": дунове́ние, затя́жка, запашок, ве́ять, дуть, принюхиваться.

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