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выдвигать

Translation of выдвигать

nominate

Meaning of выдвигать

Russian

Официально предлагать кого-то на должность или награду.

English

to formally suggest that someone should be chosen for a job, position or prize

выдвигать

Transcription and pronunciation of выдвигать

выдвига́ть

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[vɨdvʲɪˈɡatʲ]
In Latin letters
vydvigat

Traps and common mistakes

Выдвигать or назначать?

назначать

назначать = appoint: give someone the job

Don't mix them up. Put someone forward as a candidate — выдвигать; give them the post — назначать.

Его назначили директором школы.

He was appointed head of the school.

Коллеги выдвигают его в совет директоров.

His colleagues are nominating him to the board.

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  1. The film was nominated for three awards.

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    Фильм выдвинули на три награды.

  2. She was nominated as the party's candidate.

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    Её выдвинули кандидатом от партии.

выдвигать synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between выдвигать, номинировать, and предлагать кандидатуру

Н
🇷🇺Russian
номинировать

Mostly for awards and prizes.

П
🇷🇺Russian
предлагать кандидатуру

Suggest someone; less official.

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What does выдвигать mean?

to formally suggest that someone should be chosen for a job, position or prize

How do you pronounce выдвигать?

выдвигать is pronounced [vɨdvʲɪˈɡatʲ], in Latin letters “vydvigat”.

How is выдвигать used in a sentence?

The film was nominated for three awards. Translation: Фильм выдвинули на три награды.

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