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коро́ткий сон — meaning in English

korotkiy son

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English meaning

catnap noun A short, light sleep, often taken during the day.
nap verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
snooze verb To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.

Senses

коро́ткий сон is used for these senses in English:

catnap A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime. [from 1820s]
snooze A brief period of sleep; a nap.

nap — full definition

verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
noun A short period of sleep, especially during the day.
noun The short raised fibres on the surface of fabric or leather.

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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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