what for in Russian
what for in Russian is для чего́, за что́, заче́м.
what for in Russian
для чего́
Pronounced: dlya chego
(colloquial) For what reason; why.
за что́
Pronounced: za chto
(colloquial) For what reason; why.
заче́м
Pronounced: zachem
(colloquial) For what reason; why.
взбу́чка
Pronounced: vzbuchka
(idiomatic, colloquial, usually, with "give someone") An unspecified punishment or rebuke.
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What is "what for" in Russian?
"what for" in Russian is для чего́, за что́, заче́м.
How do you pronounce для чего́?
"what for" in Russian is для чего́, pronounced "dlya chego".
Are there other ways to say "what for" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "what for": для чего́, за что́, заче́м, взбу́чка.
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