включать
Translation of включать
switch on
Meaning of включать
подать электрическое питание устройству, начать его работу
activate a device by operating a switch

Transcription and pronunciation of включать
включа́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [vklʲʊˈt͡ɕatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- vklyuchat
Traps and common mistakes
Включать or переключать?
переключать
переключать = switch to another channel or mode
Don't mix them up. Start a device — включать; change channel or mode — переключать.
Не переключай канал, я смотрю!
Don't switch channels, I'm watching!
Включи телевизор, сейчас начнётся матч.
Switch on the TV, the match is starting.
Включать or подключать?
подключать = connect, plug in
Don't mix them up. Connect to power or the internet — подключать; make it start working — включать.
Подключи принтер к компьютеру.
Connect the printer to the computer.
Подключил чайник? Теперь включи его.
Plugged the kettle in? Now switch it on.
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Please switch on the heating before the guests arrive.
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Пожалуйста, включите отопление до прихода гостей.
I switch on the water heater every morning.
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Каждое утро я включаю водонагреватель.
включать synonyms
What's the difference between включать and зажигать
Advanced: broader words
Only for lights, candles and fire: зажечь свет.
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включать belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does включать mean?
activate a device by operating a switch
How do you pronounce включать?
включать is pronounced [vklʲʊˈt͡ɕatʲ], in Latin letters “vklyuchat”.
How is включать used in a sentence?
Please switch on the heating before the guests arrive. Translation: Пожалуйста, включите отопление до прихода гостей.
Is включать part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, включать (switch on) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is включать part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, включать (switch on) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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