backsheesh

bækˈʃiːʃ
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Translation of backsheesh into Russian

Noun

1.

gratuity

DatedUK
small money given for services rendered
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чаевые fchajevyeбакшиш mbakshishвознаграждение
  • He gave the waiter some backsheesh for his excellent service.Он дал официанту немного чаевых за его отличное обслуживание.
2.

finance

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gift of money given as a tip or bribe
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чаевые fбакшиш mbakshish
  • He slipped the waiter some backsheesh for the excellent service..Он дал официанту немного бакшиша за отличное обслуживание.
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Synonyms and analogies of backsheesh in English

n.baksheeshgratuitytipMore synonyms

Examples of backsheesh in a sentence

  • He slipped some backsheesh to the hotel porter.
  • The official demanded backsheesh to expedite the process.

Translations of "backsheesh" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
взяткаnf. - vzyatka

In his country, backsheesh is a traditional way to show appreciation.

В его стране взятка является традиционным способом выразить признательность.

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backsheesh: Examples and translations in context

She felt uneasy about giving backsheesh, preferring honesty in her transactions.

Ей было неловко давать взятку, она предпочитает честность в своих сделках.

The coach received backsheesh from fans for letting them take pictures.

Тренер получил взятку от фанатов за возможность сделать фото.

Giving backsheesh is common when negotiating deals in certain cultures.

В некоторых культурах давать взятку при заключении сделок принято.

She discreetly offered backsheesh in hopes of securing valuable information.

Она аккуратно предложила взятку в надежде получить ценную информацию.

Some locals view backsheesh as a normal part of business transactions.

Некоторые местные жители считают взятку нормальной частью деловых сделок.

She received backsheesh from the tourists for showing them around the city.

Она получила взятку от туристов за экскурсию по городу.

The contractor requested backsheesh to overlook some building regulations.

Подрядчик запросил взятку за нарушение некоторых строительных норм.

The event organizers included backsheesh in their budget for contingency.

Организаторы мероприятия заложили взятку в свой бюджет на экстренные случаи.

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