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подкарау́ливать — meaning in English

podkaraulivat

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English meaning

waylay verb To hide and then attack someone by surprise.

Senses

подкарау́ливать is used for these senses in English:

waylay (transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
waylay (transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

waylay — full definition

verb To hide and then attack someone by surprise.
verb To stop someone suddenly and catch them off guard.

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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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