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проткну́ть — meaning in English

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English meaning

impale verb To pierce something through with a long, pointed object.
pierce verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.

Senses

проткну́ть is used for these senses in English:

impale (transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
pierce (transitive) To puncture; to break through.

impale — full definition

verb To pierce something through with a long, pointed object.
verb Historically, to kill someone by driving a stake through their body.

pierce — full definition

verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.

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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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