предпочитать
Translation of предпочитать
prefer
Meaning of предпочитать
Отдавать предпочтение одному варианту перед другим
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Transcription and pronunciation of предпочитать
предпочита́ть
stress on the 4th syllable
- Transcription
- [prʲɪtpət͡ɕɪˈtatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- predpochitat
Traps and common mistakes
Предпочитаю чай к кофе or предпочитаю чай кофе?
предпочитаю чай кофе
предпочитать что чему = prefer X to Y
Don't say "предпочитаю чай к кофе". English "to" is not "к" here: put the second thing in the dative — "предпочитаю чай кофе".
Я предпочитаю поезд самолёту.
I prefer the train to the plane.
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I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
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Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
I prefer walking to driving.
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Я предпочитаю ходить пешком, а не ездить на машине.
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What's the difference between предпочитать, больше нравиться, and выбирать
Most conversational way: «мне больше нравится».
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Choose: the act of choosing, not a lasting liking.
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предпочитать belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does предпочитать mean?
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How do you pronounce предпочитать?
предпочитать is pronounced [prʲɪtpət͡ɕɪˈtatʲ], in Latin letters “predpochitat”.
How is предпочитать used in a sentence?
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice. Translation: Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
Is предпочитать part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, предпочитать (prefer) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is предпочитать part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, предпочитать (prefer) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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