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све́чка — meaning in English

svechka

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English meaning

candle noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

све́чка is used for these senses in English:

candle A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
taper A slender wax candle.

candle — full definition

noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
verb To check the health of a growing embryo in an egg by holding it up to a bright light.

taper — full definition

verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
verb To decrease or reduce gradually.

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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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