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определять

Translation of определять

define

Meaning of определять

Russian

объяснять, что значит слово или понятие, как в словаре

English

to explain exactly what a word or idea means

define

Transcription and pronunciation of определять

определя́ть

stress on the 4th syllable

Transcription
[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ]
In Latin letters
opredelyat

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. Can you define this word for me?

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    Можешь определить для меня значение этого слова?

  2. Teachers often ask us to define new words.

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    Учителя часто просят нас определять новые слова.

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What's the difference between определять, давать определение, and объяснять

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🇷🇺Russian
давать определение

Set phrase: give a definition of something

🇷🇺Russian

Wider: explain, not necessarily give an exact definition

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определять belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does определять mean?

to explain exactly what a word or idea means

How do you pronounce определять?

определять is pronounced [ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ], in Latin letters “opredelyat”.

How is определять used in a sentence?

Can you define this word for me? Translation: Можешь определить для меня значение этого слова?

Is определять part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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

Is определять part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, определять (define) 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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