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  1. May 8th, 2006, 01:07 AM #1
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    Translate brief Russian phrase

    I think this phrase must be an idiom, because the exact translation into English doesn't make sense. Something about "man to man a wolf"

    What does this mean?

    человек человеку волк

    Thanks for your help!

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    I think it means "man is a wolf to man". It's a well known saying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TATY
    A werewolf is a man
    «И всё, что сейчас происходит внутре — тоже является частью вселенной».
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