леге́нда — meaning in English

English meaning

• backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• legend noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.
• myth noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

Senses

леге́нда is used for these senses in English:

• backstory (chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
• cover (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
• cover story (espionage) A fictitious account that is intended to hide one's real motive.
• fairy tale A folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.
• key A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.
• legend A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
• legend A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
• legend (cartography) A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

backstory — full definition

1. noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

Related Russian words