How is the word детектив translated from Russian to English

Человек, чья работа — расследовать преступления.

A person whose job is investigating crimes.

noun
English translation
detective

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  • Детектив допросил всех свидетелей. The detective questioned every witness.

  • Она хочет когда-нибудь стать детективом. She wants to become a detective one day.

  • Сколько детективов работает над этим делом? How many detectives work on this case?

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How is “детектив” translated from Russian?
“детектив” translates into English as “detective”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “детектив” mean?
Meaning of “детектив”: Человек, чья работа — расследовать преступления. In English — “detective”.
What part of speech is “детектив”?
“детектив” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “детектив”?
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