полагаться
count on
to depend on someone or something
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полагаться with German translation
полагаться usage examples
Ich kann heute nicht kommen, also musst du dich auf jemand anderen verlassen.
Я сегодня не могу прийти, поэтому тебе придётся рассчитывать на кого-то другого.
Auf meine Schwester kann ich mich immer verlassen.
На мою сестру я всегда могу положиться.
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полагаться synonyms
What's the difference between полагаться / рассчитывать на / надеяться на / опираться на / верить в
The most general and closest match: to depend on someone or something, to trust them to help or work.
To expect help, support, or a good result from a person, plan, or situation.
More about hoping for a good outcome; less certain than 'count on' or 'rely on'.
Literally: to lean on something for support; figuratively: to base a decision, opinion, or action on facts.
To believe that someone can do something or that something is right; more about belief and trust than dependence.
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How to pronounce полагаться and what this word means
полагаться means count on. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce полагаться
[pəlɐˈɡat͡sːə]
полагаться translation
count on
полагаться examples
Ich kann heute nicht kommen, also musst du dich auf jemand anderen verlassen.
полагаться transcription
[pəlɐˈɡat͡sːə]
Questions about this word
полагаться meaning: what does it mean?
рассчитывать на кого-то или что-то, доверять опоре
полагаться pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
полагаться is pronounced as [pəlɐˈɡat͡sːə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
полагаться definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich kann heute nicht kommen, also musst du dich auf jemand anderen verlassen. Translation: Я сегодня не могу прийти, поэтому тебе придётся рассчитывать на кого-то другого.
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