катавасия
noun
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[ka-ta-VA-see-ya]
Translation / meaning:
confusion, muddle, mess
Examples:
- Вся эта катавасия может длиться годами.This whole mess can last for years.
- Объясните, что у вас за катавасия приключилась.Explain what kind of trouble happened to you.
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