в мохнатом году
phrase
How to read (transcription):
[v mah-NA-tam ga-DU]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.) in the hairy year
a long time ago
Examples:
- Это было в мохнатом году.It happened a long time ago.
More explanations and examples here: Камень в огород
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