Afford - translation, pronunciation and examples
afford
to have enough money or time for something
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When to use afford
Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
Она может позволить себе взять выходной.
afford usage examples
Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
We can't afford a holiday this year.
Она может позволить себе взять выходной.
She can afford to take a day off.
Similar words
позволить себе — to have enough money or time for something
to have enough money or resources to do something
used to say someone has enough money or means to buy or do something
to be able, financially or practically, to pay for something
to give money for something, not necessarily implying difficulty
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afford synonyms
What's the difference between afford / can afford / be able to afford / pay for / manage
позволить себе — to have enough money or time for something
We can't afford a holiday this year.
Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
to have enough money or resources to do something
We can't afford a new car right now.
Сейчас мы не можем позволить себе новую машину.
used to say someone has enough money or means to buy or do something
I can afford a short vacation this summer.
Я могу позволить себе короткий отпуск этим летом.
to be able, financially or practically, to pay for something
Will you be able to afford the rent next month?
Сможешь ли ты позволить себе аренду в следующем месяце?
to give money for something, not necessarily implying difficulty
I'll pay for dinner tonight.
Я оплачу ужин сегодня вечером.
to succeed in doing something, often with difficulty
We managed to pay the bill, but only just.
Нам удалось оплатить счет, но с трудом.
to have enough money, time, or something extra to give or use
Can you spare a few pounds?
Не мог бы ты одолжить пару фунтов?
to possess enough money or resources for something specific
We don't have enough for a new sofa.
У нас не хватает на новый диван.
to be affordable for someone’s budget
That apartment is within our means.
Та квартира нам по средствам.
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How to pronounce afford and what this word means
afford translation: позволить себе. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce afford
/əˈfɔːd/
afford translation
позволить себе
afford examples
We can't afford a holiday this year.
afford transcription
/əˈfɔːd/, /əˈfɔrd/
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Questions about this word
afford meaning: what does it mean?
to have enough money or time for something
afford pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
afford is pronounced as /əˈfɔːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
afford definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We can't afford a holiday this year. Translation: Мы не можем позволить себе отпуск в этом году.
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