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сужа́ться — meaning in English

suzhatsya

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English meaning

narrow adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

сужа́ться is used for these senses in English:

narrow (intransitive) To get narrower.
taper (intransitive) To become thinner or narrower at one end.

narrow — full definition

adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
verb To make or become smaller in width or scope.
noun A narrow stretch of water connecting two larger bodies.

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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