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purpose in Russian

purpose in Russian is цель, предназначе́ние, моти́в — purpose means the reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

purpose in Russian

цель
noun
Pronounced: tsel
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
предназначе́ние
noun
Pronounced: prednaznacheniye
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
моти́в
noun
Pronounced: motiv
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
причи́на
noun
Pronounced: prichina
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
цель
noun
Pronounced: tsel
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
наме́рение
noun
Pronounced: namereniye
Resolution; determination.
реши́мость
noun
Pronounced: reshimost
Resolution; determination.
реши́тельность
noun
Pronounced: reshitelnost
Resolution; determination.
упо́рство
noun
Pronounced: uporstvo
Resolution; determination.
те́ма
noun
Pronounced: tema
(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
намерева́ться
verb
Pronounced: namerevatsya
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
служи́ть це́лью
verb
Pronounced: sluzhit tselyu
(intransitive) To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.

What does "purpose" mean?

  1. noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
    "What is the purpose of this button on the remote?"
  2. verb To intend or plan to do something.
    "She purposed to learn the piano before the end of the year."
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purpose in a sentence

  • What is the purpose of this button on the remote?
  • The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget.
  • She purposed to learn the piano before the end of the year.
  • They purposed to visit every castle on the island during their holiday.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "purpose" in Russian?
"purpose" in Russian is цель, предназначе́ние, моти́в. purpose means: The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
How do you pronounce цель?
"purpose" in Russian is цель, pronounced "tsel".
How do you use "purpose" in a sentence?
Example: "What is the purpose of this button on the remote?" In Russian, "purpose" is цель, предназначе́ние, моти́в.
Are there other ways to say "purpose" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 11 translations listed for "purpose": цель, предназначе́ние, моти́в, причи́на, наме́рение, реши́мость.
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