герой
Translation of герой
hero
Meaning of герой
человек, которым восхищаются за смелость или добрые поступки
a person who is admired for courage or good deeds

Transcription and pronunciation of герой
геро́й
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɡʲɪˈroj]
- In Latin letters
- geroy
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The boy was a hero to his little sister.
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Этот мальчик был героем для своей младшей сестры.
She called the firefighter a true hero.
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Она назвала пожарного настоящим героем.
герой synonyms
What's the difference between герой, спаситель, кумир, and смельчак
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Someone who saved you.
An idol people adore and copy, like a singer.
Just a brave person; a герой has done something great.
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What does герой mean?
a person who is admired for courage or good deeds
How do you pronounce герой?
герой is pronounced [ɡʲɪˈroj], in Latin letters “geroy”.
How is герой 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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