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UN staffer highlights Russian words without single-word English equivalents on Russian Language Day
Summary
During remarks marking Russian Language Day on June 6, a United Nations staff member described several Russian words that the speaker said lack single-word English equivalents, giving examples ranging from a word for a full 24-hour day to a term for life-long fidelity.
A United Nations staff member marked Russian Language Day on June 6 by describing several Russian words that, the speaker said, lack single-word equivalents in English.
“Every year on June 6, United Nations celebrates Russian language day,” the staff member said. The speaker, identifying as a Russian speaker, said colleagues at the United Nations supplied examples of words they miss in English.
The speaker offered several examples from…
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