советовать
advise
to tell someone what you think they should do
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советовать with English translation
советовать usage examples
I advise you to speak to the manager first.
Я советую вам сначала поговорить с менеджером.
The doctor advised him to rest for two days.
Врач советовал ему отдыхать два дня.
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советовать synonyms
What's the difference between советовать / посоветовать / рекомендовать / наставлять / увещевать
advise — to tell someone what you think they should do
I advise you to speak to the manager first.
Я советую вам сначала поговорить с менеджером.
to give advice; to tell someone what you think they should do
I advise you to rest and not rush your decision.
Я советую тебе отдохнуть и не спешить с решением.
to advise once, usually about a specific case or decision
The doctor advised me to drink more water.
Врач посоветовал мне больше пить воды.
to recommend as a good or suitable choice; often more formal
I recommend this course to everyone who is learning a language.
Я рекомендую этот курс всем, кто изучает язык.
to instruct or give moral guidance, often in a teaching or lecturing way
The father instructed his son to be honest and hardworking.
Отец наставлял сына быть честным и трудолюбивым.
to urge someone earnestly and gently to stop doing something wrong or to change behavior
The teacher urged the students not to cheat on the exam.
Учитель увещевал учеников не списывать на экзамене.
to warn in advance about danger, risk, or a possible mistake
I warn you against this dubious deal.
Я предостерегаю тебя от этой сомнительной сделки.
to advise as a professional or expert
The lawyer advises clients on contract issues.
Юрист консультирует клиентов по вопросам договора.
to ask for advice; to consult someone rather than advise them
Before buying a car, I consult my brother.
Перед покупкой машины я советуюсь с братом.
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How to pronounce советовать and what this word means
советовать translation: advise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce советовать
[sɐˈvʲetəvətʲ]
советовать translation
advise
советовать examples
I advise you to speak to the manager first.
советовать transcription
[sɐˈvʲetəvətʲ]
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Questions about this word
советовать meaning: what does it mean?
давать совет, что лучше сделать
советовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
советовать is pronounced as [sɐˈvʲetəvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
советовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I advise you to speak to the manager first. Translation: Я советую вам сначала поговорить с менеджером.
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