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язычник

Translation of язычник

heathen

Meaning of язычник

Russian

в истории — приверженец древних многобожных верований; часто пренебрежительно

English

old-fashioned, often offensive: a follower of ancient pagan beliefs

heathen

Transcription and pronunciation of язычник

язы́чник

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[jɪˈzɨt͡ɕnʲɪk]
In Latin letters
yazychnik

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  1. They called him a heathen.

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    Они называли его язычником.

  2. The old book calls them heathens.

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    В старой книге их называют язычниками.

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безбожник

Someone who does not believe in God at all; язычник believes in other gods.

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What does язычник mean?

old-fashioned, often offensive: a follower of ancient pagan beliefs

How do you pronounce язычник?

язычник is pronounced [jɪˈzɨt͡ɕnʲɪk], in Latin letters “yazychnik”.

How is язычник used in a sentence?

They called him a heathen. Translation: Они называли его язычником.

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