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refrain in Russian

refrain in Russian is припе́в, рефре́н, припев — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

refrain in Russian

припе́в
noun
Pronounced: pripev
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
рефре́н
noun
Pronounced: refren
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
припев
noun
Pronounced: pripev
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
возде́рживаться
verb
Pronounced: vozderzhivatsya
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
воздержа́ться
verb
Pronounced: vozderzhatsya
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]

What does "refrain" mean?

  1. verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
    "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
  2. noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
    "The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
  3. noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
    ""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
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refrain in a sentence

  • Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
  • She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
  • The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
  • "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.

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What is "refrain" in Russian?

"refrain" in Russian is припе́в, рефре́н, припев. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

How do you pronounce припе́в?

"refrain" in Russian is припе́в, pronounced "pripev".

How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?

Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Russian, "refrain" is припе́в, рефре́н, припев.

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

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "refrain": припе́в, рефре́н, припев, возде́рживаться, воздержа́ться.

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