rather in Russian
rather in Russian is лу́чше, скоре́е, напро́тив — rather means used to show a preference for one thing over another.
rather in Russian
лу́чше
Pronounced: luchshe
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
скоре́е
Pronounced: skoreye
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
напро́тив
Pronounced: naprotiv
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
скоре́е
Pronounced: skoreye
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
верне́е
Pronounced: verneye
(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
дово́льно
Pronounced: dovolno
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
доста́точно
Pronounced: dostatochno
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
What does "rather" mean?
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adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
"I would rather stay home than go to the party."
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adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
"The exam was rather difficult."
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adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.
"She is not lazy, or rather, she is simply very tired."
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rather in a sentence
- I would rather stay home than go to the party.
- Would you rather have tea or coffee with your cake?
- The exam was rather difficult.
- It's rather cold outside today.
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What is "rather" in Russian?
"rather" in Russian is лу́чше, скоре́е, напро́тив. rather means: Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
How do you pronounce лу́чше?
"rather" in Russian is лу́чше, pronounced "luchshe".
How do you use "rather" in a sentence?
Example: "I would rather stay home than go to the party." In Russian, "rather" is лу́чше, скоре́е, напро́тив.
Are there other ways to say "rather" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "rather": лу́чше, скоре́е, напро́тив, верне́е, дово́льно, доста́точно.
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