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содержать

Translation of содержать

contain

Meaning of содержать

Russian

иметь что-то внутри себя, включать в свой состав

English

to have something inside

contain

Transcription and pronunciation of содержать

содержа́ть

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[sədʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
In Latin letters
soderzhat

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  1. This soup contains meat.

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    Этот суп содержит мясо.

  2. This drink contains no sugar.

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    Этот напиток не содержит сахара.

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What's the difference between содержать, есть, включать, and вмещать

Е
🇷🇺Russian
есть

Everyday way: в супе есть мясо (there is meat in the soup).

Advanced: broader words

В
🇷🇺Russian
включать

To include as part of a list or set.

В
🇷🇺Russian
вмещать

To hold: how much fits inside.

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Questions about this word

What does содержать mean?

to have something inside

How do you pronounce содержать?

содержать is pronounced [sədʲɪrˈʐatʲ], in Latin letters “soderzhat”.

How is содержать used in a sentence?

This soup contains meat. Translation: Этот суп содержит мясо.

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