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следовать

follow

Meaning of следовать

go after

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Russian[ˈslʲedəvətʲ]
follow
следовать - follow
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следовать with English translation

следовать usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

While hiking, I follow the riverside trail to reach the campsite.

Во время похода я стараюсь следовать тропе вдоль реки, чтобы добраться до лагеря.

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следовать belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

следоватьfollow
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

следовать synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between следовать / идти / соблюдать / придерживаться / следить / подписаться

🇷🇺Russian
следовать

main meaning — go after someone/something or comply with instructions/rules

A1Very Often

We must follow the teacher's instructions.

Мы должны следовать указаниям учителя.

И
🇷🇺Russian
идти

physical movement; in some phrases close to 'follow'

A1Very Often

He is walking behind me.

Он идет за мной по следам.

С
🇷🇺Russian
соблюдать

usually about rules, laws, deadlines — to observe/comply with

A2Often

You must comply with safety regulations.

Нужно соблюдать правила техники безопасности.

П
🇷🇺Russian
придерживаться

to stick to a position, opinion, plan, or habit

A2Often

I stick to a healthy diet.

Я придерживаюсь здорового питания.

С
🇷🇺Russian
следить

to watch or monitor; often means 'track', not necessarily physically go after someone

A2Very Often

He follows/monitors the news on the internet.

Он следит за новостями в интернете.

П
🇷🇺Russian
подписаться

to subscribe/register for updates; 'follow' in social media

A1Often

I subscribed to/followed this blogger's channel.

Я подписался на канал этого блогера.

П
🇷🇺Russian
подчиняться

to be subject to authority or to obey orders/requirements

A2Often

A soldier must obey orders.

Солдат должен подчиняться приказам.

П
🇷🇺Russian
принять

to accept or adopt a decision, position, or rule — 'take on' or 'approve'

A2Often

The company adopted a new strategy.

Компания приняла новую стратегию.

И
🇷🇺Russian
идти в ногу с

to keep up with someone/something, not fall behind in changes or trends

B1Often

You need to keep up with the times.

Нужно идти в ногу с временем.

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How to pronounce следовать and what this word means

следовать translation: follow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce следовать

[ˈslʲedəvətʲ]

следовать translation

follow

следовать examples

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals.

следовать transcription

[ˈslʲedəvətʲ]

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следовать meaning: what does it mean?

идти за чем-то или кем-то, брать за образец

следовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

следовать is pronounced as [ˈslʲedəvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

следовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I follow local dress codes when I visit cultural festivals. Translation: Я стараюсь следовать местным традициям в одежде, когда посещаю культурные фестивали.

Is следовать part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, следовать (follow) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is следовать part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, следовать (follow) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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