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
General word for protecting against attack, often used for countries, cities, positions, or teams.
Broad word for protection from danger, harm, or attack; can be physical, legal, or general.
Emphasizes guarding, watchfulness, and security; used more often about people, objects, or security arrangements.
Often means temporary cover or shielding from fire, view, or danger; in military speech, support and concealment.
A formal phrase for actions taken to repel an attack; emphasizes the process of defending rather than just the state of being protected.
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How to pronounce оборона and what this word means
оборона means defence. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce оборона
[əbɐˈronə]
оборона translation
defence
оборона examples
Die Verteidigung der Stadt war stark.
оборона transcription
[əbɐˈronə]
Questions about this word
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?
Die Verteidigung der Stadt war stark. Translation: Оборона города была сильной.
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