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катафа́лк — meaning in English

katafalk

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English meaning

bier noun A stand or frame used to carry a coffin or a dead body.
hearse noun A vehicle specially built to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial.

Senses

катафа́лк is used for these senses in English:

bier A platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed.
catafalque A platform used to display or convey a coffin during a funeral, often ornate.

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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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