позволить себе
afford
to have enough money or time for something
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позволить себе with German translation
позволить себе usage examples
Ich kann mir kein neues Handy leisten.
Я не могу позволить себе новый телефон.
Wir konnten uns heute ein Taxi leisten.
Сегодня мы могли позволить себе такси.
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позволить себе synonyms
What's the difference between позволить себе / сметь / иметь возможность / мочь / быть в состоянии
To have enough money, time, or resources to buy, do, or allow oneself something.
To have the right or boldness to do something; not about money, but about permission, courage, or audacity.
To be in a situation where something can actually be done; broader than 'afford' because it is not necessarily about money.
To have the physical, mental, or practical ability to do something; a very general word, not specifically about resources.
To be able to do something at a particular moment; often emphasizes condition, health, or circumstances.
To be strong enough to do something; usually about physical or moral strength, not money.
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позволить себе means afford. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce позволить себе
[pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]
позволить себе translation
afford
позволить себе examples
Ich kann mir kein neues Handy leisten.
позволить себе transcription
[pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]
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позволить себе meaning: what does it mean?
иметь достаточно денег или времени на что-то
позволить себе pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
позволить себе is pronounced as [pəzˈvoɫʲɪtʲ sʲɪˈbʲe]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
позволить себе definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich kann mir kein neues Handy leisten. Translation: Я не могу позволить себе новый телефон.
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