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The word bolván

Does "bolván" mean "dummy" in Russian?

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Base language: English
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    Болван - это полный эквивалент слову "idiot"; и так можно назвать только мужчину, не женщину! Женщина может быть "идиотка" :-)
    Yes. In other words "idiot" and "blockhead"

    Yes, it's not so hard insult, more softer.
    you can say vot bolvaaaaaaan)) and you don't offend people)

    Дорогая Rebecca!
    Болван это оскорбительное слово.
    Так называют глупого человека.

    Doodle dette er et hardt ord.
    Såkalte dum.

    Today the most usual meaning of this word is "fool" or "blockhead".
    But also exist another meaning, much more old - "pagan idol" or "graven image". Original it was only religious sculptures, but later - any doll or dummy.

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