Insist - translation, pronunciation and examples
insist
to say firmly that something is true or must happen
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When to use insist
настаивать на правде
настаивать на оплате
настаивать на переменах
настаивать на деталях
настаивать на точности
insist usage examples
Я настаиваю, чтобы мы ушли сейчас.
I insist that we leave now.
Она настаивала на чётком ответе.
She insisted on a clear answer.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce insist and what this word means
insist translation: настаивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce insist
/ɪnˈsɪst/
insist translation
настаивать
insist examples
I insist that we leave now.
insist transcription
/ɪnˈsɪst/, /ɪnˈsɪst/
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insist meaning: what does it mean?
to say firmly that something is true or must happen
insist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
insist is pronounced as /ɪnˈsɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
insist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I insist that we leave now. Translation: Я настаиваю, чтобы мы ушли сейчас.
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