ruka

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Whereas the Russian word ruka includes everything from fingers to shoulder, the English hand only goes as far as the wrist.

A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010
Whereas the Russian word ruka includes everything from fingers to shoulder, the English hand only goes as far as the wrist.

A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010
The word ruka (hand) has the accent on the last syllable, but in the accusative (ruku) the accent goes back to the first syllable.

Russia Donald Mackenzie Wallace 1880
In Russian, "ruka" may mean a hand or an arm, while "noga" may refer to a leg or a foot.

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In Russian, "ruka" may mean a hand or an arm, while "noga" may refer to a leg or a foot.

Foot Fingers and Other Body Part Naming Curiosities mj 2009
Download MP3 of Do pal ruka khwaabon ka kaarvaa from the film, Veer Zaara.

Lovely Lyrics Chirayu 2005
That way, the Thunderstone patterns should go fast and deep into the ruka.

The Rebel Worlds Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1972
A few two-member entities held themselves in reserve, for use when a ruka or krippo went down in combat.

The Rebel Worlds Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1972
The earth thudded to the gallop of heesh's noga; krippo and ruka must be hanging on tight!

The Rebel Worlds Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1972
Cave Discoverer's ruka avenged the death in two swift blows-but, surrounded, could not defend his back.

The Rebel Worlds Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1972