защищать
Translation of защищать
protect
Russian word in Latin letters: zaschischat / zashchishchat
Meaning of защищать
оберегать от вреда, сохранять в безопасности
keep safe
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Защищать против or защищать от?
защищать от
защищать от = protect from/against
Don't say «защищать против». Say «защищать от» + genitive: «защищать от холода».
Шапка защищает уши от холода.
A hat protects your ears from the cold.
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Parents protect their children.
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Родители защищают своих детей.
A fence protects the young trees.
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Забор защищает молодые деревья.
защищать synonyms
What's the difference between защищать, охранять, беречь, оберегать, and предохранять
Take good care of something so it stays safe.
Protect with warmth and care, often a loved one.
Advanced: broader words
Protect in advance, prevent damage; often about things.
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защищать belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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защищать meaning: what does it mean?
keep safe
защищать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
защищать is pronounced as [zəɕːɪˈɕːætʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
защищать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Parents protect their children. Translation: Родители защищают своих детей.
Is защищать part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, защищать (protect) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is защищать part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, защищать (protect) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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