попутного ветра
phrase
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[pa-PUT-na-va VYET-ra]
Translation / meaning:
lit: fair/tail wind
a wish to sailors to have good journey, but it can also be used in everyday life as a wish “all the best” and “good luck” in business and other endeavors
More explanations and examples here: Откуда ноги растут
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