приве́тствие — meaning in English
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English meaning
- greeting noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
- regards noun Good wishes sent to someone, often used to close a letter or message.
- salutation noun A greeting, or the opening words of a letter or message.
- salute noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.
- welcome adj Received with pleasure; wanted or appreciated.
Senses
приве́тствие is used for these senses in English:
- greeting A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
- regards A greeting to pass on to another person.
- salutation The act of greeting.
- salute An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions. [from 15th c.]
- welcome The utterance of such a greeting.
greeting — full definition
- noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
- noun The act of greeting someone.