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накапливать

Translation of накапливать

accumulate

Russian word in Latin letters: nakaplivat

Meaning of накапливать

Russian

Постепенно собирать или увеличивать количество чего-либо.

English

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

накапливать

Pronunciation

Russian
[nɐˈkapʲlʲɪvətʲ]

Traps and common mistakes

Пыль накапливает or пыль накапливается?

пыль накапливается

пыль накапливается = dust accumulates (with -ся)

Don't say пыль накапливает. Say пыль накапливается: when it builds up by itself, add -ся.

На полках быстро накапливается пыль.

Dust quickly accumulates on the shelves.

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  1. Many people accumulate debt without noticing it.

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    Многие люди накапливают долги, сами того не замечая.

  2. Over the years we accumulate a lot of useless things.

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    С годами мы накапливаем много ненужных вещей.

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What's the difference between накапливать, копить, and собирать

копить
🇷🇺Russian

Everyday word, often about saving up money on purpose.

Advanced: broader words

С
🇷🇺Russian
собирать

Broader: gather or collect.

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накапливать meaning: what does it mean?

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

накапливать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

накапливать is pronounced as [nɐˈkapʲlʲɪvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

накапливать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Many people accumulate debt without noticing it. Translation: Многие люди накапливают долги, сами того не замечая.

Is накапливать part of Gradual Change vocabulary?

Yes, накапливать (accumulate) can be learned in the Gradual Change topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is накапливать part of Manner vocabulary?

Yes, накапливать (accumulate) can be learned in the Manner topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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