герой
hero
a man who is admired for courage or good deeds
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герой with English translation
герой usage examples
The boy was a hero to his little sister.
Этот мальчик был героем для своей младшей сестры.
She called the firefighter a true hero.
Она назвала пожарного настоящим героем.
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герой synonyms
What's the difference between герой / спаситель / герой войны / герой романа / герой дня
hero — a man who is admired for courage or good deeds
The boy was a hero to his little sister.
Этот мальчик был героем для своей младшей сестры.
The main word for a person admired for courage, good deeds, or outstanding qualities.
He became a hero after saving people from the fire.
Он стал героем после того, как спас людей из пожара.
Someone who saved another person or helped in a very difficult situation; focus on rescue.
The firefighter became a savior for the whole family.
Пожарный стал спасителем для всей семьи.
A person who became famous in war for bravery and deeds.
My grandfather was a war hero and received many awards.
Мой дед был героем войны и получил много наград.
The main or notable character in a literary work; not necessarily a real-life person.
The hero of the novel faces a difficult choice and changes by the end.
Герой романа переживает трудный выбор и меняется к финалу.
A person who is currently in the spotlight and admired.
After the victory, the athlete became the hero of the day.
После победы спортсмен стал героем дня.
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How to pronounce герой and what this word means
герой translation: hero. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce герой
[ɡʲɪˈroj]
герой translation
hero
герой examples
The boy was a hero to his little sister.
герой transcription
[ɡʲɪˈroj]
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герой meaning: what does it mean?
человек, которым восхищаются за смелость или добрые поступки
герой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
герой is pronounced as [ɡʲɪˈroj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
герой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The boy was a hero to his little sister. Translation: Этот мальчик был героем для своей младшей сестры.
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