подождать
hang on
to wait a short time
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подождать with English translation
подождать usage examples
Hang on a moment while I find my keys.
Подождите минутку, пока я найду ключи.
Hang on; the bus is coming now.
Подождите; автобус уже подъезжает.
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подождать synonyms
What's the difference between подождать / погодить / минутку / ждать / повременить
hang on — to wait a short time
Hang on a moment while I find my keys.
Подождите минутку, пока я найду ключи.
the most neutral and direct word: to ask or agree to wait a little
Wait a minute, I’ll be right back.
Подождите минуту, я сейчас вернусь.
colloquial and a bit old-fashioned: to wait a bit, not rush
Wait before answering, listen to me first.
Погоди с ответом, сначала послушай меня.
a short colloquial request to wait only a very little time
One moment, I’ll check the information.
Минутку, я уточню информацию.
a general word for a longer or indefinite wait
I’ve been waiting for the bus for ten minutes.
Я жду автобус уже десять минут.
to delay an action or decision, not do something immediately
It’s better to wait before making the purchase until next month.
Лучше повременить с покупкой до следующего месяца.
a very close and exact phrase: to wait for a short time
Wait a little, and someone will see you.
Немного подождите, и вас примут.
to wait until a bad moment passes, usually weather, noise, danger, or difficulty
We decided to wait out the rain in a café.
Мы решили переждать дождь в кафе.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce подождать and what this word means
подождать translation: hang on. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce подождать
[pədɐʐˈdatʲ]
подождать translation
hang on
подождать examples
Hang on a moment while I find my keys.
подождать transcription
[pədɐʐˈdatʲ]
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Questions about this word
подождать meaning: what does it mean?
подождать немного, ненадолго задержаться
подождать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
подождать is pronounced as [pədɐʐˈdatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
подождать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hang on a moment while I find my keys. Translation: Подождите минутку, пока я найду ключи.
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