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  1. December 23rd, 2011, 06:33 AM #1
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    вовек - self-contradicting term

    вовек
    adv. (also:вовеки) for ever, eternally, endlessly; never, not at any time


    It appears this word means "never" and "forever" at the same time. How is this possible?
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  2. December 23rd, 2011, 06:46 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Valda View Post
    It appears this word means "never"
    Только если после "вовек" стоит отрицание.
    Вовек не буду пить = Никогда не буду пить
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  3. December 23rd, 2011, 07:04 AM #3
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    It is "ever", actually. Positive or negative interpretation depends on the context.
    "Россия для русских" - это неправильно. Остальные-то чем лучше?
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  4. December 23rd, 2011, 07:56 AM #4
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    I think I get it, then Thanks.
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