What does «блин» mean in Russian?
блин
Say it: BLIN
damn (literally "pancake")
SafeFine with almost anyone, including colleagues and older people.
How to use it
Literally "pancake". Russians use it instead of a real swear word, so it's fine to say almost anywhere.
Examples
Блин, я забыл ключи.
Damn, I forgot my keys.
Блин, опять дождь.
Damn, it's raining again.
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