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How is the word застать врасплох translated from Russian to English

Удивить кого-то, кто не был готов.

To surprise someone who was unprepared.

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English translation
catch off guard

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  • Он застал меня врасплох с этим вопросом. — He caught me off guard with that question.

  • Ты застал её врасплох во время встречи? — Did you catch her off guard during the meeting?

  • Я не хотел застать тебя врасплох утром. — I didn't mean to catch you off guard this morning.

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FAQ about “застать врасплох”

How is “застать врасплох” translated from Russian?
“застать врасплох” translates into English as “catch off guard”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “застать врасплох” mean?
Meaning of “застать врасплох”: Удивить кого-то, кто не был готов. In English — “catch off guard”.
What part of speech is “застать врасплох”?
“застать врасплох” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “застать врасплох”?
Example sentences with “застать врасплох” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “застать врасплох”?
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