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песня — meaning in English

pesnya

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English meaning

glee noun Great delight or high-spirited joy.
song noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.

Senses

песня is used for these senses in English:

glee (singing, countable) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.
song (music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

song — full definition

noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
noun The musical sound a bird or other animal makes, especially to attract a mate or mark territory.
noun A very low price, well below what something is worth (used in the phrase "for a song").

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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”.

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