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верить

believe

Meaning of верить

think that something is true

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Russian[ˈvʲerʲɪtʲ]
believe
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верить with English translation

верить usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I believe her story.

Я верю её истории.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Do you believe in luck?

Ты веришь в удачу?

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верить belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

веритьbelieve
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менятьchange
завязыватьtie
следоватьfollow
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ощущатьсяfeel

верить synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between верить / полагать / думать / считать / признавать / допускать

🇷🇺Russian
верить

To think something is true; the closest direct equivalent.

A1Very Often

I believe that he will come.

Я верю, что он придёт.

П
🇷🇺Russian
полагать

To think or suppose; often a little more formal and less emotional.

A1Often

I believe this is the right decision.

Я полагаю, что это верное решение.

🇷🇺Russian

A very general word: to have an opinion or thought; not always the same as 'believe'.

A1Very Often

I think he is right.

Я думаю, что он прав.

С
🇷🇺Russian
считать

To regard or consider something in a certain way; often close to 'consider that...'.

A1Very Often

I believe this is a good idea.

Я считаю, что это хорошая идея.

П
🇷🇺Russian
признавать

To admit or accept a fact or truth; not just to believe, but to accept as true.

A1Often

He admitted his mistake.

Он признал свою ошибку.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
допускать

To allow as possible or not rule out; it is more about possibility than belief.

A1Often

I believe he may have made a mistake.

Я допускаю, что он мог ошибиться.

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верить translation: believe. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce верить

[ˈvʲerʲɪtʲ]

верить translation

believe

верить examples

I believe her story.

верить transcription

[ˈvʲerʲɪtʲ]

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верить meaning: what does it mean?

считать что это правда; быть уверенным в этом

верить pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

I believe her story. Translation: Я верю её истории.

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