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для

for

Meaning of для

указывает на назначение или цель чего-либо

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Russian[dlʲa]
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для with English translation

для usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I bought a gift for my teacher.

Я купил подарок для моего учителя.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

This cup is for tea, not soup.

Эта чашка для чая, а не для супа.

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для belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

дляfor
вin
наon
надover
подunder
передbefore
послеafter

для synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between для / ради / в пользу / во имя

🇷🇺Russian
для

The main neutral word for purpose, intended use, or recipient.

A1Very Often

This is a book for children.

Это книга для детей.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
ради

Indicates purpose or motive, often with the sense of 'for the sake of' someone/something.

A1Often

I did it for the sake of my family.

Я сделал это ради семьи.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в пользу

Means 'in favor of', 'for the benefit of', or 'in support of'; not just purpose.

A1Rarely

The money was collected for the benefit of children.

Деньги собрали в пользу детей.

В
🇷🇺Russian
во имя

A книжный expression with a strong solemn tone; means 'for the sake of' or 'in the name of', often emotionally elevated.

A1Rarely

He fought for freedom.

Он боролся во имя свободы.

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How to pronounce для and what this word means

для translation: for. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce для

[dlʲa]

для translation

for

для examples

I bought a gift for my teacher.

для transcription

[dlʲa]

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для meaning: what does it mean?

указывает на назначение или цель чего-либо

для pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

I bought a gift for my teacher. Translation: Я купил подарок для моего учителя.

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