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wit in Russian

wit in Russian is ра́зум, ум, остроу́мие — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Russian

ра́зум
noun
Pronounced: razum
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
ум
noun
Pronounced: um
остроу́мие
noun
Pronounced: ostroumiye
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
остря́к
noun
Pronounced: ostryak
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed."
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wit in a sentence

  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • He responded to the heckler with sharp wit.
  • It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed.

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What is "wit" in Russian?

"wit" in Russian is ра́зум, ум, остроу́мие. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

How do you pronounce ра́зум?

"wit" in Russian is ра́зум, pronounced "razum".

How do you use "wit" in a sentence?

Example: "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party." In Russian, "wit" is ра́зум, ум, остроу́мие.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "wit": ра́зум, ум, остроу́мие, остря́к.

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