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Russia slang
To start a romance/affair.
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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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zavesti roman (завести роман) means To start a romance/affair. It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"zavesti roman (завести роман)" means To start a romance/affair. In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly
To ship (as in "shipping" a romantic couple in fiction)
To please, to woo, or to have a great time/party.
To kiss someone.
To flirt with, kiss, or "hook up" with someone. Verlan for "choper" (to catch)
To kiss passionately.
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