No. 421 in Macedonian
рекет
The Macedonian word "рекет" translates to "racketeering" or "extortion" in English.
In a sentence
Тој купи нов рекет за тенис.
He bought a new tennis racket.
Here, the word "рекет" is used in the literal sense to refer to a tennis racket, a piece of sports equipment.
Мафията во градот беше позната по организирање на рекет на трговците.
The mafia in the city was known for organizing racketeering of the merchants.
In this case, "рекет" figuratively refers to a criminal activity involving extortion, reflecting its usage in a socio-legal context.
Звукот од бубачката во ноќта беше како тивок рекет.
The sound of the beetle at night was like a quiet racket.
Here, "рекет" is used metaphorically to describe a disturbance or noise, showing its flexible use in description.
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