Встречный
Pronunciation
vstryECH-ny
Translation
vstrechnyy — oncoming, counter
Context & Examples
Встречный ветер мешал идти.
The headwind hindered walking.
Встречный поезд проехал мимо.
The oncoming train passed by.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'встречный' is used in legal contexts for counterclaims (встречный иск) and in military for meeting engagements (встречный бой). In everyday language, it commonly describes something coming towards you, like headwinds or oncoming traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Встречный" mean in Russian?
"Встречный" translates to "vstrechnyy — oncoming, counter" in English. It is pronounced as "vstryECH-ny".
How do you pronounce "Встречный"?
The pronunciation of "Встречный" is: vstryECH-ny
How to use "Встречный" in a sentence?
Example: "Встречный ветер мешал идти." which translates to "The headwind hindered walking.". Another example: "Встречный поезд проехал мимо." — "The oncoming train passed by.".
What is the cultural significance of "Встречный" in Russia?
In Russian, 'встречный' is used in legal contexts for counterclaims (встречный иск) and in military for meeting engagements (встречный бой). In everyday language, it commonly describes something coming towards you, like headwinds or oncoming traffic.