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Ноа-Д Лунгуasked for translation 8 years ago

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Guys, what is to наживаться? what do Russians mean when they use this verb

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It means "to profit from someone in a negative way".
e.g. These guys continue to profit from the misery of others.
translation added by Талгат Мырзаханов
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To thrive on others
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