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How is the word Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу translated from Russian to English

Говорят, чтобы избежать неудачи после упоминания чего-то удачного.

Said to avoid bad luck after mentioning something fortunate.

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English translation
Touch wood

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  • У меня отличная работа, постучи по дереву! — I have a great job, touch wood!

  • Всё идёт хорошо, постучи по дереву? — Everything is going well, touch wood?

  • Она в последнее время здорова; давай постучим по дереву. — She’s been healthy lately; let’s touch wood.

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FAQ about “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу”

How is “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу” translated from Russian?
“Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу” translates into English as “Touch wood”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу” mean?
Meaning of “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу”: Говорят, чтобы избежать неудачи после упоминания чего-то удачного. In English — “Touch wood”.
What part of speech is “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу”?
“Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу”?
Example sentences with “Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
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