No. 7,581 in Russian
дурачки
"Дурачки" means "fools" or "silly people" in English.
In a sentence
Они веселились, как маленькие дурачки.
They were having fun like little jokers.
In this sentence, 'дурачки' is used with a lighthearted tone to refer to playful or silly individuals.
Из-за своих поступков они часто выглядят как дурачки.
Due to their actions, they often look like fools.
Here, 'дурачки' is used to convey the idea of foolish or naive behavior.
Не будь дурачком, подумай дважды перед оживленным ответом.
Don't be a fool, think twice before responding eagerly.
In this context, 'дурачком' is used in a singular form to advise a person not to act recklessly.
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