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следователь

Translation of следователь

investigator

Meaning of следователь

Russian

человек, который расследует преступления или изучает проблему

English

a person who investigates something, especially a crime or a problem

investigator

Transcription and pronunciation of следователь

сле́дователь

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈslʲedəvətʲɪlʲ]
In Latin letters
sledovatel

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  1. The investigator checked the room again.

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    Следователь ещё раз осмотрел комнату.

  2. An investigator called me this morning.

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    Следователь позвонил мне сегодня утром.

следователь synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between следователь, детектив, частный детектив, and сыщик

детектив
🇷🇺Russian

A detective, often private; also a crime novel.

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Ч
🇷🇺Russian
частный детектив

A private investigator working for payment.

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🇷🇺Russian
сыщик

Old-fashioned or playful word for a detective.

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What does следователь mean?

a person who investigates something, especially a crime or a problem

How do you pronounce следователь?

следователь is pronounced [ˈslʲedəvətʲɪlʲ], in Latin letters “sledovatel”.

How is следователь used in a sentence?

The investigator checked the room again. Translation: Следователь ещё раз осмотрел комнату.

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