следовать
Translation of следовать
follow
Russian word in Latin letters: sledovat
Meaning of следовать
идти за чем-то или кем-то, брать за образец
to copy or act according to an example, rule or custom
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Следовать or подписаться?
подписаться
подписаться = follow someone on social media
Don't say "я следую за ней в Инстаграме". On social media — подписаться; customs and rules — следовать.
Подпишись на мой канал!
Follow my channel!
В гостях мы следовали их традициям.
As guests we followed their traditions.
Следовать правила or следовать правилам?
следовать правилам
следовать правилам = follow the rules (dative)
Don't say "следовать правила". Say "следовать правилам": this verb takes the dative.
Нужно следовать инструкции на коробке.
You need to follow the instructions on the box.
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I follow local customs.
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Я следую местным обычаям.
We follow the rules at school.
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В школе мы следуем правилам.
следовать synonyms
What's the difference between следовать, соблюдать, and придерживаться
About rules, laws, traditions: keep, not break them.
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следовать meaning: what does it mean?
to copy or act according to an example, rule or custom
следовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
следовать is pronounced as [ˈslʲedəvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
следовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I follow local customs. Translation: Я следую местным обычаям.
Is следовать part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?
Yes, следовать (follow) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is следовать part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, следовать (follow) 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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