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English translation: satellite or companion
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satellite Explanation: my russian dictionary list as the first meaning for 'sputnik' - fellow traveller - (in astronomy ) satellite |
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satellite; companion Explanation: one of the meanings is SATELLITE (example, космический спутник, e.g. space satellite). The other meaning of this word refers to COMPANION (example, спутник жизни - companion for life, e.g. wife/husband) Good luck, Vlad |
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satellite/companion/fellow travel(l)er/ life's companion/helpmate/concomitant Explanation: There are several meanings: satellite, companion, fellow travel(l)er, life's companion, helpmate, concomitant |
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sputnik Explanation: One more meaning, just in case. It depends on context, however... Common sense. No linguistic. |
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satellite Explanation: Depending on context, could refer to "Sputnik I" the first earth-orbiting satellite. Launched 4 Oct.1957 from Tyuratam, USSR. Est. elliptical orbit at 900km orbiting the globe every 96 min. Aluminum 22" sphere, 183 lbs., 4 whip antennas. Fell from orbit 4 Jan. 1958. Beat out U.S. satellite effort ongoing at the time. Entered popular U.S. phraseology after the event. Internet- www.hq.nasa.gov/office/History/sputnik |
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satellite, companion Explanation: Depending on the context, this can be either "satellite" or "companion". The meaning "companion" is the most traditional one. See some examples below: sputnik moey zhizni = the companion of my life sputnik Zemli = Earth satellite estestvenniy sputnik = natural satellite obitaemiy sputnik, sputnik s chelovekom na bortu = manned satellite Please note the Russian word "satellit" can also mean "satellite state". If we are talking about a person, "satellit" means "minion", "vassal". Basically, these are the meanings of "sputnik". Best regards, Artyan |
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