Learning language
Translation language
Verb · B1 · common

управлять

Translation of управлять

run

Russian word in Latin letters: upravlyat

Meaning of управлять

Russian

Вести дело и отвечать за работу компании, магазина или кафе.

English

to be in charge of a business or organisation, e.g. a small café

run

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ʊprɐˈvlʲætʲ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Управлять or бегать?

бегать

бегать = to run on your feet

Don't mix them up. Running in the park — бегать; being in charge of a café — управлять or вести.

По утрам я бегаю в парке.

I run in the park in the mornings.

Кто управляет этим рестораном?

Who runs this restaurant?

Try translating it yourself

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. She runs a small café.

    Show translationHide translation

    Она управляет небольшим кафе.

  2. My uncle runs a hotel by the sea.

    Show translationHide translation

    Мой дядя управляет гостиницей у моря.

управлять synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between управлять, вести, держать, and руководить

вести
🇷🇺Russian

Everyday: вести бизнес, вести дела.

держать
🇷🇺Russian

Colloquial: own and run a small shop or café.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
руководить

Be the boss of people, a team or department.

Learn by topic

управлять belongs to the topic "Skills and Career →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for управлять

Questions about this word

управлять meaning: what does it mean?

to be in charge of a business or organisation, e.g. a small café

управлять pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

управлять is pronounced as [ʊprɐˈvlʲætʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

управлять definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She runs a small café. Translation: Она управляет небольшим кафе.

Is управлять part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, управлять (run) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is управлять part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, управлять (run) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn управлять in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy