No. 2,898 in Russian
вице
The Russian word "вице" translates to "vice" in English, meaning "deputy" or "second-in-command."
In a sentence
Он был назначен вице-президентом компании.
He was appointed as the vice president of the company.
In this sentence, 'вице' is used as a prefix indicating a secondary or subordinate position in a title, specifically as a 'vice president.'
На международной конференции участвовал вице-премьер республики.
The vice prime minister of the republic participated in the international conference.
Here, 'вице' again acts as a prefix to denote the rank of the official, namely the 'vice prime minister.'
Спортсмен получил награду как вице-чемпион турнира.
The athlete received the award as the vice champion of the tournament.
In this context, 'вице' is used to indicate the runner-up position or second place in a competition, such as a 'vice champion.'
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