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расстраивать

Translation of расстраивать

upset

Meaning of расстраивать

Russian

Делать так, что кому-то становится грустно или обидно.

English

to make someone feel sad or worried

upset

Transcription and pronunciation of расстраивать

расстра́ивать

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[rɐˈstraɪvətʲ]
In Latin letters
rasstraivat

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  1. I didn't want to upset you.

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    Я не хотел тебя расстраивать.

  2. The news really upset her.

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    Эта новость очень её расстроила.

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What's the difference between расстраивать, огорчать, обижать, and разочаровывать

О
🇷🇺Russian
огорчать

Same; a bit softer and more formal.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обижать

Hurt someone's feelings; feeling offended.

Advanced: broader words

Р
🇷🇺Russian
разочаровывать

Disappoint: fail someone's hopes.

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расстраивать belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does расстраивать mean?

to make someone feel sad or worried

How do you pronounce расстраивать?

расстраивать is pronounced [rɐˈstraɪvətʲ], in Latin letters “rasstraivat”.

How is расстраивать used in a sentence?

I didn't want to upset you. Translation: Я не хотел тебя расстраивать.

Is расстраивать part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, расстраивать (upset) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is расстраивать part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, расстраивать (upset) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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