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дух — meaning in English

dukh

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English meaning

  • air noun The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
  • demon noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
  • esprit noun Spirit, enthusiasm.
  • genie noun A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
  • ghost noun The soul of a dead person believed to appear to or haunt the living.
  • morale noun The overall confidence, enthusiasm, and spirit of a person or group.
  • psyche noun A person's mind, soul, or innermost self, especially in terms of thoughts and emotions.
  • soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
  • spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
  • sprite noun A small supernatural being, such as an elf or fairy, in folklore.
  • vein noun A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
  • wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

Senses

дух is used for these senses in English:

  • air A feeling or sense.
  • demon A person's inner spirit or genius; a guiding or creative impulse. [from 14th c.]
  • esprit Spirit, enthusiasm.
  • fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
  • ghost A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
  • morale The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.
  • psyche The human soul, mind, or spirit.
  • soul Life, energy, vigor.

air — full definition

  1. noun The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
  2. noun A particular quality, feeling, or manner someone or something has.
  3. noun Television or radio broadcasting.
  4. verb To broadcast something on television or radio.
  5. verb To make an opinion, complaint, or secret known publicly.

demon — full definition

  1. noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
  2. noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
  3. noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.

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