месть
Translation of месть
revenge
Meaning of месть
Действие в ответ на обиду, чтобы причинить зло обидчику.
something you do to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you
Transcription and pronunciation of месть
- Transcription
- [mʲesʲtʲ]
- In Latin letters
- mest
Traps and common mistakes
Взять месть or отомстить?
отомстить
отомстить = to take revenge
Don't say "взять месть" (from "take revenge"). Say отомстить.
Она решила отомстить бывшему другу.
She decided to take revenge on her ex-friend.
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He wanted revenge for what they had done.
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Он хотел мести за то, что они сделали.
The film is a story of love and revenge.
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Этот фильм — история о любви и мести.
месть synonyms
What's the difference between месть, расплата, отмщение, and реванш
Payback: the price someone pays for what they did.
Advanced: broader words
Bookish, high style.
In sport or games: winning back after a loss.
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месть belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does месть mean?
something you do to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you
How do you pronounce месть?
месть is pronounced [mʲesʲtʲ], in Latin letters “mest”.
How is месть used in a sentence?
He wanted revenge for what they had done. Translation: Он хотел мести за то, что они сделали.
Is месть part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, месть (revenge) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is месть part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, месть (revenge) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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