How is the word накануне translated from Russian to English
Прямо перед важным событием или датой.
Just before an important event or date.
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English translation
eve of
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Он ушёл в отставку накануне выборов. — He resigned on the eve of the election.
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Накануне поездки мы всё упаковали. — On the eve of the trip, we packed everything.
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Накануне длинных выходных цены всегда растут. — Prices always rise on the eve of a long weekend.
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How is “накануне” translated from Russian?
“накануне” translates into English as “eve of”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “накануне” mean?
Meaning of “накануне”: Прямо перед важным событием или датой. In English — “eve of”.
What part of speech is “накануне”?
“накануне” is a phrase.
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накануне — eve of
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