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оборона

defence

Meaning of оборона

the act of protecting something from attack

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Russian[əbɐˈronə]
defense
оборона - defence
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оборона with English translation

оборона usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The coach praised our defence after the game.

Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The team focused on defence in the final minutes.

Команда сосредоточилась на обороне в последние минуты игры.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The coach praised our defense after the game.

Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The team focused on defense in the final minutes.

Команда сосредоточилась на обороне в последние минуты игры.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between оборона / защита / охрана / прикрытие / оборонительные действия

🇷🇺Russian
оборона

defence — the act of protecting something from attack

B2Often

The coach praised our defence after the game.

Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.

О
🇷🇺Russian
оборона

General word for protecting against attack, often used for countries, cities, positions, or teams.

B2Very Often

The city was preparing for defense.

Город готовился к обороне.

З
🇷🇺Russian
защита

Broad word for protection from danger, harm, or attack; can be physical, legal, or general.

B2Very Often

We need protection from the cold.

Нам нужна защита от холода.

О
🇷🇺Russian
охрана

Emphasizes guarding, watchfulness, and security; used more often about people, objects, or security arrangements.

B2Often

The building's security was strengthened.

Охрана здания была усилена.

П
🇷🇺Russian
прикрытие

Often means temporary cover or shielding from fire, view, or danger; in military speech, support and concealment.

B2Rarely

The soldiers moved under cover.

Солдаты отошли под прикрытие.

О
🇷🇺Russian
оборонительные действия

A formal phrase for actions taken to repel an attack; emphasizes the process of defending rather than just the state of being protected.

B2Rarely

The command organized defensive actions on the border.

Командование организовало оборонительные действия на границе.

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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

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оборона is pronounced as [əbɐˈronə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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The coach praised our defence after the game. Translation: Тренер похвалил нашу оборону после игры.

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