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Russia slang
Girlfriend/boyfriend (literally "girl" / "guy," commonly used for partners)
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
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devushka/paren (девушка/парень) means Girlfriend/boyfriend (literally "girl" / "guy," commonly used for partners). It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"devushka/paren (девушка/парень)" means Girlfriend/boyfriend (literally "girl" / "guy," commonly used for partners). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
My girlfriend. In Quebec, this is used regardless of the woman's actual hair color
Girlfriend or a young woman.
Boyfriend/girlfriend (informal, "companion" or "friend").
Girlfriend material / top-tier girl.
My boyfriend or a close male friend. Derived from the English "chum."
My soul; a profound term of endearment and connection
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