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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GOPAK

From Russian, from Ukrainian hopak, from hop! a cry in the dance, from German hopp!.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GOPAK

gopak  [ˈɡəʊˌpæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GOPAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gopak is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GOPAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gopak

Hopak

Hopak, also referred to as Gopak or Cossack dance, is a Ukrainian dance. It is performed most often as a solitary concert dance by amateur and professional Ukrainian dance ensembles, as well as other performers of folk dances. It has also been incorporated into larger artistic opuses such as operas and ballets. The Hopak is often popularly referred to as the "National Dance of Ukraine". There are similar folkloric dance tunes known as Sirmpa in Leros Greece.

Definition of gopak in the English dictionary

The definition of gopak in the dictionary is a spectacular high-leaping Russian peasant dance for men.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GOPAK


backpack
ˈbækˌpæk
bipack
ˈbaɪˌpæk
bratpack
ˈbrætˌpæk
Britpack
ˈbrɪtˌpæk
handy-pack
ˈhændɪˌpæk
hardpack
ˈhɑːdˌpæk
isopach
ˈaɪsəʊˌpæk
manpack
ˈmænˌpæk
mudpack
ˈmʌdˌpæk
multipack
ˈmʌltɪˌpæk
portapack
ˈpɔːtəˌpæk
ratpack
ˈrætˌpæk
retropack
ˈrɛtrəʊˌpæk
shoepac
ˈʃuːˌpæk
shoepack
ˈʃuːˌpæk
shrinkpack
ˈʃrɪŋkˌpæk
snowpack
ˈsnəʊˌpæk
tripack
ˈtraɪˌpæk
woolpack
ˈwʊlˌpæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GOPAK

gooseneck
goosenecked
goosery
goosey
goosier
goosiest
goosiness
Goossens
goosy
GOP
gopher
gopher snake
Gopher State
gopher wood
gopherwood
gopik
gopura
gor
gora

WORDS THAT END LIKE GOPAK

brak
break
champak
freak
gak
Irak
jak
kalpak
Kara-Kalpak
kayak
oak
outbreak
Pak
peak
Slovak
soak
speak
steak
tilak
weak

Synonyms and antonyms of gopak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gopak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GOPAK

Find out the translation of gopak to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gopak from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gopak» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

gopak
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gopak
570 millions of speakers

English

gopak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

GOPAK
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

GOPAK
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гопак
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gopak
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gopak
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Gopak
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gopak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gopak
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

gopak
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

gopak
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gopak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gopak
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

gopak
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोपाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gopak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gopak
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gopak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гопак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gopak
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

gopak
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gopak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gopak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gopak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gopak

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GOPAK»

The term «gopak» is normally little used and occupies the 113.660 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GOPAK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gopak

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOPAK»

Discover the use of gopak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gopak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Rupa Book Of Scary Stories
He knew then thatitwas Gopak. Gopak, a little changed, but still, miraculously, thirtytwo.Gopak, alive, breathingandreal. No ghost. No phantom ofthe stomach. Hewasascertainofthat ashe wasthat fifteenyears ago he had killed Gopakstonedead ...
Ruskin Bond, 2012
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Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Future of ...
As there is no way to cross-question Dr. Khan to affirm or deny this GoPak claim, several explanations and speculations have been offered to explain how he could operate this independent network while evading Pakistani security and military ...
Nathan E. Busch, Daniel Joyner, 2009
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White Pawn on Red Square
“Then you have no recollection of dancing the gopak.” “The gopak! I don't even know what it is.” “Neither did the Russian ambassador's wife.” “You mean...” I drew a deep breath. “You mean I did the gopak with her in front of everybody in that ...
Hugh McLeave, 2007
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An Introduction to Tchaikovsky's Operas
Although expressively quite different in its reflective tone to the vivacious E major Gopak (a duple meter Ukrainian dance) that she then performs with the Devil, to a melody that is, it seems, Tchaikovsky's own, there is no incongruity; the scene ...
Henry Zajaczkowski, 2005
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Zombies: A Compendium
But a slight movement onthe partof the visitor dismissed that. It was a little habitual movement which belonged only to that man; an unconscious twitching of the third finger ofthe left hand. He knew then that it was Gopak. Gopak, alittle changed ...
Otto Penzler, 2012
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Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
... unbeautiful 12 unattractive Ugly Duckling author 8 Andersen (Hans Christian) ugni blanc 4 wine 9Trebbiano ukase 5 edict, order 6 decree, ruling 7 command 9 directive 12 proclamation Ukraine capital: 4 Kiev folk dance: 5 gopak soldier: 7 ...
‎1995
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Ready for anything.
Maurice Ramirez, Dr., DO., John Hedtke, 2009
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Aspects of the Theory of Morphology
An inanimate N becomes animate (iii) In expressions of the type pljasat ́ gopak+a [ANIM] ?gopak ([to] dance the hopak [Ukrainian dance]), otvesit ́ zdorovogo tumak+a [ANIM] ?tumak ≈ ([to] give a (strong) box on the ear) (Mel'Āuk 1985: 478; ...
David Beck, 2006
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Ukrainian Dance: A Cross-Cultural Approach
... 47, 122–123 Gogol, Nikolai (Mykola Hohol') 198 Gonta (by Avramenko) 188, 242 Goodman, Cary 126 Gopak (by Moiseyev) 209 gopak 103, 134, 242; see also hopak Gorbachev, Mikhal 217 Gordey, Jayleen 200 government 5, 15, 19, 57, ...
Andriy Nahachewsky, 2011
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The Oxford Dictionary of Dance
gopak 194 12 Apr. 1917 by the Ballets Russes de Diaghilev at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, with Lopokova, Tchernicheva, Massine, Cecchetti, Idzikowski, and Woizikowski. Massine based his ballet on Goldoni's comedy, Le donne di buon ...
Debra Craine, Judith Mackrell, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOPAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gopak is used in the context of the following news items.
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Semenchuk / Deutsch @ Wigmore Hall, London
... the songs of Modest Mussorgsky; even their titles told us their strong heartland origins: Gopak; Eremushka's lullaby; Hebrew song; The goat. «musicOMH.com, Jul 15»
2
Houston Ballet dancer leaps into 'So You Think You Can Dance'
... typically called on to perform acrobatic, high-jumping roles like the Bluebird in "The Sleeping Beauty" and the Gopak in "The Nutcracker.". «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Pa. Turnpike Commission makes Wyoming Valley to Jim Thorpe …
The E-ZPass GoPak costs $38, which includes a $3 initial annual fee and a $35 toll balance. Retail locations charge an additional convenience ... «Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Jul 15»
4
Drummondville's Mondial des cultures plays to the world
... their fold, with impressive results. Perhaps some young Quebecers attending the Mondial will be inspired to learn the Seguidilla or the gopak. «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
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New Rt. 903 turnpike interchange opens in Poconos
The E-ZPass GoPak costs $38 which includes a $3 initial annual fee and a $35 toll balance. In addition, retail locations assess a convenience ... «WFMZ Allentown, Jun 15»
6
Furniture maker sitting pretty with profit surge
Gopak, which makes foldable tables and chairs for a range of markets, said 2014 proved to be a successful year, with improvements in both ... «Insider Media, Jun 15»
7
Moving to the rhythm: Russia's growing love affair with dance
... type of circle dance], the gopak, the squatting dance... Modern dancers find this more interesting than mastering unsophisticated folk dances, ... «Russia Beyond the Headlines, Apr 15»
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Contestants to compete Friday in regional spelling bee
... eighth grade, Bailey Bridge Middle School, “gopak.” Runner-up: Russell Graviet, 13, son of Clint and Beth Graviet of Midlothian, eighth grade, ... «Richmond.com, Mar 15»
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Business Buzz: Foundation gives grant
At 155 Giant or Martin's locations in Pennsylvania, turnpike travelers can buy an E-ZPass GoPak at the customer-service counter in the front of ... «Scranton Times-Tribune, Mar 15»
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Turnpike E-ZPass now available at Giant
The E-ZPass GoPak is available at the customer-service counter in 155 Giant ... Customers who purchase a GoPak must register their E-ZPass ... «PennLive.com, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Gopak [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gopak>. May 2024 ».
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