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беда́

fairly common #1153B2
nounfeminineinanimateuncountable
  • 1.

    misfortune, disaster, calamity

    Беда́ никогда́ не прихо́дит одна́.

    Misfortune never comes alone.

    Often of a grave event that befalls someone; set phrase на беду́ 'unfortunately'.

  • 2.

    trouble, problem

    Он попа́л в беду́ и про́сит по́мощи.

    He is in trouble and is asking for help.

    Everyday use: попасть в беду 'to get into trouble'; в чём беда? 'what's the problem?'

Usage info

Russian proverb: Беда́ на беде́, бедо́й погоня́ет. Trouble never ceases. (It is one misfortune after another.)

Examples

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⚠️ Stress change.

SingularPlural
Nom.Nominative

беда́

бе́ды

Gen.Genitive

беды́

бе́д

Dat.Dative

беде́

бе́дам

Acc.Accusative

беду́

бе́ды

Inst.Instrumental

бедо́й

бедо́ю

бе́дами

Prep.Prepositional

беде́

бе́дах

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  • Iron edited translation 1 week ago.
  • Wade edited usage info 2 months ago.
  • Wade edited usage info 2 months ago.
  • luke.hess97 edited translation 2 years ago.