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полагать

Translation of полагать

suppose

Meaning of полагать

Russian

считать что-то вероятным, думать, что это, скорее всего, так

English

think something is probably true

suppose

Transcription and pronunciation of полагать

полага́ть

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[pəɫɐˈɡatʲ]
In Latin letters
polagat

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  1. I suppose you're right.

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    Полагаю, ты прав.

  2. I suppose so.

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    Полагаю, что так.

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What's the difference between полагать, думать, считать, and допускать

🇷🇺Russian

Everyday: think; the most common in speech.

A1common
С
🇷🇺Russian
считать

Think, have an opinion.

Advanced: broader words

Д
🇷🇺Russian
допускать

Allow that something may be true.

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What does полагать mean?

think something is probably true

How do you pronounce полагать?

полагать is pronounced [pəɫɐˈɡatʲ], in Latin letters “polagat”.

How is полагать used in a sentence?

I suppose you're right. Translation: Полагаю, ты прав.

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