означать
Translation of означать
stand for
Meaning of означать
обозначать что-то
to mean something, especially letters of an abbreviation

Transcription and pronunciation of означать
означа́ть
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɐznɐˈt͡ɕatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- oznachat
Traps and common mistakes
Означать or стоять за?
стоять за
стоять за = be behind something; support
Don't say "что стоит за NATO". For a short form — что означает; who is behind a plan — кто стоит за.
Кто стоит за этим решением?
Who is behind this decision?
Что означает буква S на этикетке?
What does the letter S on the label stand for?
означать with English translation
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What does this abbreviation stand for?
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Что означает эта аббревиатура?
What does the letter M stand for?
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Что означает буква M?
означать synonyms
What's the difference between означать, расшифровываться как, and обозначать
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What does означать mean?
to mean something, especially letters of an abbreviation
How do you pronounce означать?
означать is pronounced [ɐznɐˈt͡ɕatʲ], in Latin letters “oznachat”.
How is означать used in a sentence?
What does this abbreviation stand for? Translation: Что означает эта аббревиатура?
Is означать part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, означать (stand for) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is означать part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, означать (stand for) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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