How is the word за translated from Russian to English

English translation
behind
preposition
beyond

Предлог, указывающий на место по ту сторону чего-то или на действие ради кого-то.

A preposition indicating a place on the far side of something, or an action done for someone's sake.

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  • Кот исчез за кривым забором. — The cat disappeared behind the crooked fence.

  • Кто стоит за этим решением? — Who's behind this decision?

  • Не прячься за чужими словами. — Don't hide behind other people's words.

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