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dictate in Russian

dictate in Russian is веле́ние, дикта́т, кома́ндовать — dictate means to say words aloud for someone else to write down.

dictate in Russian

веле́ние
noun
Pronounced: veleniye
An order or command.
дикта́т
noun
Pronounced: diktat
An order or command.
кома́ндовать
verb
Pronounced: komandovat
To order, command, control.
предпи́сывать
verb
Pronounced: predpisyvat
To order, command, control.
диктова́ть
verb
Pronounced: diktovat
To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

What does "dictate" mean?

  1. verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
    "The executive dictated a memo to her assistant."
  2. verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
    "The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break."
  3. noun An authoritative command or requirement.
    "They followed the dictates of tradition without question."
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dictate in a sentence

  • The executive dictated a memo to her assistant.
  • He dictated the letter while pacing around the office.
  • The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break.
  • No country should be able to dictate policy to another.

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What is "dictate" in Russian?

"dictate" in Russian is веле́ние, дикта́т, кома́ндовать. dictate means: To say words aloud for someone else to write down.

How do you pronounce веле́ние?

"dictate" in Russian is веле́ние, pronounced "veleniye".

How do you use "dictate" in a sentence?

Example: "The executive dictated a memo to her assistant." In Russian, "dictate" is веле́ние, дикта́т, кома́ндовать.

Are there other ways to say "dictate" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "dictate": веле́ние, дикта́т, кома́ндовать, предпи́сывать, диктова́ть.

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