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шофёр

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See also: шофер

Russian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French chauffeur (literally stoker, fireman).

Pronunciation

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  • шофёр: IPA(key): [ʂɐˈfʲɵr]
    • Audio:(file)
  • шо́фер: IPA(key): [ˈʂofʲɪr] (proscribed)
  • шофэ́р: IPA(key): [ʂoˈfɛr] (phonetic respelling: шофэ́р) (historical)

Noun

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шофёр (šofjórm anim (genitive шофёра, nominative plural шофёры or шофера́*, genitive plural шофёров or шоферо́в*, relational adjective шофёрский, diminutive шоферо́к) (* proscribed)

  1. driver (of an automobile, truck, bus, etc.; usually a paid professional)
    Synonym: води́тель (vodítelʹ)
    шофёр такси́šofjór taksítaxi driver
  2. chauffeur

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