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включать

Translation of включать

switch on

Meaning of включать

Russian

подать электрическое питание устройству, начать его работу

English

activate a device by operating a switch

switch on

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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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. Please switch on the heating before the guests arrive.

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    Пожалуйста, включите отопление до прихода гостей.

  2. I switch on the water heater every morning.

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    Каждое утро я включаю водонагреватель.

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What's the difference between включать and зажигать

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зажигать

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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