підстава

set-up; betrayal; nasty trick

Intermediate Noun Feminine

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Pronunciation

/pidˈstɑwɐ/

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Cultural Note

A very common colloquial word for being let down, framed, or betrayed in a practical social situation.

📝 Example Sentences

Це була справжня підстава з його боку.

That was a real set-up on his part.

Я не очікував такої підстави від друга.

I didn’t expect that kind of nasty trick from a friend.