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избегать

Translation of избегать

avoid

Meaning of избегать

Russian

держаться подальше от кого-либо или чего-либо, стараясь не вступать в контакт

German

etwas absichtlich nicht tun oder sich von etwas fernhalten

avoid

Transcription and pronunciation of избегать

избега́ть

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[izbʲɪˈɡatʲ]
In Latin letters
izbegat

Traps and common mistakes

Избегать пробки or избегать пробок?

избегать пробок

избегать + genitive: избегать пробок, людей

Don't say «избегать пробки». Say «избегать пробок»: избегать takes the genitive, not the accusative.

Я стараюсь избегать пробок по утрам.

I try to avoid traffic jams in the morning.

избегать usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇩🇪German

Мы избегаем лишнего стресса.

Wir vermeiden unnötigen Stress.

🇷🇺Russian→🇩🇪German

Он избегает любых ссор.

Er vermeidet jeden Streit.

избегать synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between избегать, держаться подальше, сторониться, уклоняться, and воздерживаться

держаться подальше
🇷🇺Russian

Everyday phrase: stay away from someone or something.

С
🇷🇺Russian
сторониться

Keep away from people out of caution or dislike.

У
🇷🇺Russian
уклоняться

Dodge on purpose: a question, a blow, a duty.

Advanced: broader words

В
🇷🇺Russian
воздерживаться

Formal: choose not to do something (sweets, alcohol, voting).

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избегать belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does избегать mean?

keep away from

How do you pronounce избегать?

избегать is pronounced [izbʲɪˈɡatʲ], in Latin letters “izbegat”.

How is избегать used in a sentence?

Wir vermeiden unnötigen Stress. Translation: Мы избегаем лишнего стресса.

Is избегать part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, избегать (avoid) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is избегать part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, избегать (avoid) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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