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tovarish

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /təˈvɑːrɪʃ/

KK: /təˈvɑːrɪʃ/

noun
Definition

A term used to refer to a comrade or friend, particularly in the context of the former Soviet Union.


Example

He greeted his friend with a warm 'tovarish' as they met at the rally.


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you remember that tovarish we met at the festival last year?
Sloth B
Yeah, he was really fun to hang out with!
Sloth A
I wonder if he’ll be at the event this weekend.
Sloth B
I hope so! It would be great to catch up with our tovarish.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
comrade
ally
associate
Antonyms
enemy
rival
opponent
Root Explanation

The word 'tovarish' originates from Russian 'товарищ' (tovarishch), meaning comrade or companion. It is used to denote a fellow member of a group or someone with whom one shares a bond or common purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tovarish' as a term for a companion or comrade, emphasizing the idea of sharing a bond or purpose with someone.

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