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исто́к — meaning in English

istok

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English meaning

origin noun The point where something begins or comes from.
source noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.

Senses

исто́к is used for these senses in English:

origin The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
source The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

origin — full definition

noun The point where something begins or comes from.
noun A person's ancestry or background.

source — full definition

noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
noun The point where a river or stream begins.
verb To obtain something, especially for a business.

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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”.

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”.

Related Russian words

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