How is the word вот-вот translated from Russian to English

Готовый сделать что-то очень скоро.

Ready to do something very soon.

phrase
English translation
About to

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  • Поезд вот-вот отправится. The train is about to leave.

  • Я вот-вот сяду ужинать, можно я перезвоню? I'm about to sit down for dinner, can I call you back?

  • Как раз когда мы вот-вот должны были выйти, начался дождь. Just as we were about to go out, it started raining.

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FAQ about “вот-вот”

How is “вот-вот” translated from Russian?
“вот-вот” translates into English as “About to”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “вот-вот” mean?
Meaning of “вот-вот”: Готовый сделать что-то очень скоро. In English — “About to”.
What part of speech is “вот-вот”?
“вот-вот” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “вот-вот”?
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How can I memorize “вот-вот”?
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