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Nestryha
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English
Alternative forms
en Nestriga<qq:Russian form> Nestryga<qq:hybrid form>
Etymology
From en uk Нестри́га.
Pronunciation
en /nɛsˈtɹiːhə/ /nɛsˈtɹiːhɑː/
Proper noun
en A <<river island>> in the <<river/Dnieper>> Delta, beginning at the bifurcation of the Rvach from the Dnieper and ending at the confluence of their respective distributaries, the Vilkhova and the Domakha.
en 2024 May 14th “Reporting from Ukraine” (channel name) 13 May: Clever. Ukrainians Undermine Russian Kharkiv Offensive by Striking in Kherson YouTube 0:13–0:29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_PM4mMX00o&t=13s The latest stunning move by the Ukrainian forces was the liberation of the island of Nestryga. Nestryga is one of the largest islands in the delta of the Dnipro River, southwest of Kherson City, and plays an important tactical role due to its location.
ibidem, 4:19–4:32:
en Overall, Ukrainian forces managed to catch the Russians by surprise and liberated the island of Nestryga to gain an important tactical position which secured their shore, but also allowed them to stretch Russian forces on the other side.
Usage notes
en Nestryha is usually referred to by the phrases en Nestryha Island or en island of Nestryha.
Translations
island in the Dnieper Delta, bounded by the Rivers Rvach, Dnieper, Vilkhova, and Domakha
Russian: ru Нестри́га f-in
Ukrainian: uk Нестри́га f-in