No. 5,124 in Russian
намекнул
Hinted.
In a sentence
Он намекнул, что встреча может быть перенесена.
He hinted that the meeting might be rescheduled.
Here, the word "намекнул" means "hinted," indicating someone indirectly suggesting a possibility.
Она намекнула ему о своих чувствах.
She hinted to him about her feelings.
In this sentence, "намекнула" describes the act of subtly expressing inner emotions.
Учитель намекнул на важность подготовки к тесту.
The teacher hinted at the importance of preparation for the test.
This usage of "намекнул" involves indirect emphasis on the significance of an action.
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