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осматривать

Translation of осматривать

examine

Meaning of осматривать

Russian

Проверять тело больного, чтобы понять, что с ним.

English

to check a patient's body to find out what is wrong

examine

Transcription and pronunciation of осматривать

осма́тривать

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɐsˈmatrʲɪvətʲ]
In Latin letters
osmatrivat

Traps and common mistakes

Осматривать or изучать?

изучать

изучать = study something to learn about it

Don't mix them up. Studying documents or a subject — изучать; a doctor checking a patient — осматривать.

Эксперты изучают причины аварии.

Experts are examining the causes of the accident.

Педиатр осматривает ребёнка раз в месяц.

The paediatrician examines the child once a month.

Осматривать or экзаменовать?

экзаменовать

экзаменовать ≠ examine a patient: test students

Don't say «экзаменовать» about a patient. Testing students — экзаменовать; a doctor checking you — осматривать.

Дежурный врач осмотрел меня за пять минут.

The doctor on duty examined me in five minutes.

Профессор строго экзаменовал студентов.

The professor gave the students a tough exam — testing knowledge, not a check-up.

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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. The doctor examined my throat.

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    Врач осмотрел моё горло.

  2. A nurse will examine you first.

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    Сначала вас осмотрит медсестра.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between осматривать, обследовать, and проверять

О
🇷🇺Russian
обследовать

A full check with tests and equipment.

Advanced: broader words

П
🇷🇺Russian
проверять

General word: to check anything; with doctors colloquial.

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Questions about this word

What does осматривать mean?

to check a patient's body to find out what is wrong

How do you pronounce осматривать?

осматривать is pronounced [ɐsˈmatrʲɪvətʲ], in Latin letters “osmatrivat”.

How is осматривать used in a sentence?

The doctor examined my throat. Translation: Врач осмотрел моё горло.

Is осматривать part of Healthcare and Insurance Documents vocabulary?

Yes, осматривать (examine) can be learned in the Healthcare and Insurance Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is осматривать part of Health and Body vocabulary?

Yes, осматривать (examine) can be learned in the Health and Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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