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стриж — meaning in English

strizh

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English meaning

martin noun A small, swift-flying bird related to the swallow, known for catching insects on the wing.
swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.

Senses

стриж is used for these senses in English:

martin Many of the various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
swift A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

swift — full definition

adj Moving or happening very quickly.
noun A small, fast-flying bird that looks similar to a swallow.

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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”.

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