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жертва

Translation of жертва

victim

Russian word in Latin letters: zhertva

Meaning of жертва

Russian

человек, которому кто-то или что-то причинило вред

English

a person who is harmed, injured or killed by someone or something

victim

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈʐertvə]
Russian · Female

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  1. The victim spoke to the police after the accident.

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    Жертва поговорила с полицией после аварии.

  2. Every victim deserves help and support.

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    Каждая жертва заслуживает помощи и поддержки.

жертва synonyms

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What's the difference between жертва, пострадавший, and потерпевший

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пострадавший

Someone hurt but usually alive, after an accident.

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потерпевший

Legal word for the victim of a crime.

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жертва meaning: what does it mean?

a person who is harmed, injured or killed by someone or something

жертва pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

жертва is pronounced as [ˈʐertvə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

жертва definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The victim spoke to the police after the accident. Translation: Жертва поговорила с полицией после аварии.

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