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по́вар — meaning in English

povar

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English meaning

chef noun A trained, professional cook, especially one who leads a kitchen.
cook noun A person who prepares food, especially as a job.

Senses

по́вар is used for these senses in English:

chef The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.
cook (cooking) A person who prepares food.

cook — full definition

noun A person who prepares food, especially as a job.
verb To prepare food by applying heat.
verb (slang) To manufacture illegal drugs, especially methamphetamine.
verb (informal) To tamper with or falsify records or figures.
verb (informal) To be doing very well or proceeding successfully.

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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

ста́рший ко́к шеф-по́вар кок куха́рка повари́ха стряпу́ха гото́вить вари́ть гото́виться пригото́вить свари́ть состря́пать