как
Translation of как
as
Russian word in Latin letters: kak
Meaning of как
в качестве, в роли кого-то
used to say what role or job someone has
Pronunciation
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Я работаю как учитель or Я работаю учителем?
Я работаю учителем
jobs: работать + instrumental
Don't say работаю как учитель. With jobs Russian uses the instrumental: работаю учителем.
Моя сестра работает врачом.
My sister works as a doctor.
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I'm telling you this as a friend.
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Я говорю тебе это как друг.
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Используй эту коробку как стол.
как synonyms
What's the difference between как and в качестве
More formal: in the role or function of.
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как meaning: what does it mean?
used to say what role or job someone has
как pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
как is pronounced as [ˈkak]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
как definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I'm telling you this as a friend. Translation: Я говорю тебе это как друг.
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