оборона
defence
the act of protecting something from attack
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оборона with English translation
оборона usage examples
The coach praised our defence after the game.
Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.
The team focused on defence in the final minutes.
Команда сосредоточилась на обороне в последние минуты игры.
The coach praised our defense after the game.
Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.
The team focused on defense in the final minutes.
Команда сосредоточилась на обороне в последние минуты игры.
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оборона synonyms
What's the difference between оборона / защита / охрана / прикрытие / оборонительные действия
defence — the act of protecting something from attack
The coach praised our defence after the game.
Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.
General word for protecting against attack, often used for countries, cities, positions, or teams.
The city was preparing for defense.
Город готовился к обороне.
Broad word for protection from danger, harm, or attack; can be physical, legal, or general.
We need protection from the cold.
Нам нужна защита от холода.
Emphasizes guarding, watchfulness, and security; used more often about people, objects, or security arrangements.
The building's security was strengthened.
Охрана здания была усилена.
Often means temporary cover or shielding from fire, view, or danger; in military speech, support and concealment.
The soldiers moved under cover.
Солдаты отошли под прикрытие.
A formal phrase for actions taken to repel an attack; emphasizes the process of defending rather than just the state of being protected.
The command organized defensive actions on the border.
Командование организовало оборонительные действия на границе.
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How to pronounce оборона and what this word means
оборона translation: defence. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce оборона
[əbɐˈronə]
оборона translation
defence
оборона examples
The coach praised our defence after the game.
оборона transcription
[əbɐˈronə]
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оборона meaning: what does it mean?
защита от нападения, удержание от врага
оборона pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
оборона is pronounced as [əbɐˈronə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
оборона definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The coach praised our defence after the game. Translation: Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.
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