м., -ци soldier, (enlisted) man; (играчка) tin/toy soldier; вземат ме ~к enlist, join up, be conscripted, be called up; амер. be drafted; ~ци soldiers, troops, men; отивам ~к go into/join the army; разг. go for a soldier; прост ~к private; ходи ли ~к? have you done your military service?