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explain in Russian

explain in Russian is объясня́ть, объясни́ть, опра́вдывать — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.

explain in Russian

объясня́ть
verb
Pronounced: obyasnyat
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
объясни́ть
verb
Pronounced: obyasnit
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
опра́вдывать
verb
Pronounced: opravdyvat
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
оправда́ть
verb
Pronounced: opravdat
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.

What does "explain" mean?

  1. verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
    "Can you explain how this machine works?"
  2. verb To give the reason or cause for something.
    "He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."

explain in a sentence

  • Can you explain how this machine works?
  • The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
  • He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "explain" in Russian?

"explain" in Russian is объясня́ть, объясни́ть, опра́вдывать. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.

How do you pronounce объясня́ть?

"explain" in Russian is объясня́ть, pronounced "obyasnyat".

How do you use "explain" in a sentence?

Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Russian, "explain" is объясня́ть, объясни́ть, опра́вдывать.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "explain": объясня́ть, объясни́ть, опра́вдывать, оправда́ть.

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