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борис
The Russian word "Борис" is a male given name, equivalent to "Boris" in English.
In a sentence
Борис работает инженером.
Boris works as an engineer.
Used as a proper noun to denote a personal name.
Я видел Бориса возле магазина.
I saw Boris near the store.
Denotes direct observation or encounter with the person named Boris.
Честный борис всегда говорит правду.
An honest Boris always tells the truth.
Used figuratively as a character archetype or metaphorical representation.
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