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свистящий — meaning in English

svistyashchiy

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English meaning

sibilant adj Making a hissing sound, as with the s or sh in English.

Senses

свистящий is used for these senses in English:

sibilant Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
sibilant (phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

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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

свистя́ще-шипя́щий шипя́щий сибиля́нт