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плен — meaning in English

plen

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English meaning

captivity noun The state of being held prisoner or kept confined.
thrall noun A person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.

Senses

плен is used for these senses in English:

captivity The state of being captive.
thrall (uncountable) The state of being under the control of another person.

thrall — full definition

noun A person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.
noun The state of being completely controlled or dominated by something.

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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

нево́ля поло́н раб невольник ра́бство