настаивать
insist
to say firmly that something is true or must happen
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настаивать with English translation
настаивать usage examples
I insist that we leave now.
Я настаиваю, чтобы мы ушли сейчас.
She insisted on a clear answer.
Она настаивала на чётком ответе.
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What's the difference between настаивать / настаивать на / убеждать / требовать / упорствовать
insist — to say firmly that something is true or must happen
I insist that we leave now.
Я настаиваю, чтобы мы ушли сейчас.
The most general and closest equivalent: to say firmly that something is needed, true, or necessary.
She insists that the meeting needs to be rescheduled.
Она настаивает, что встречу нужно перенести.
Used with a dependent word: to insist on something, on an action or decision.
He insists on his right to be present at the meeting.
Он настаивает на своем праве присутствовать на встрече.
Closer to 'trying to make someone believe or agree' than to a simple firm statement.
She is convincing her colleagues that the project must start now.
Она убеждает коллег, что проект нужно начать сейчас.
Stronger than 'insist': it emphasizes a right, an order, or a firm expectation of compliance.
The director insists that the report be ready today.
Директор требует, чтобы отчет был готов сегодня.
Emphasizes stubborn persistence, often despite resistance or objections.
He insists on his opinion even though everyone disagrees with him.
Он упорствует в своем мнении, хотя все с ним не согласны.
Means to persistently try to achieve a result; the focus is on effort and attaining a goal.
She insists on being heard by the company at last.
Она добивается, чтобы компанию наконец услышали.
More about reassurance and confirmation: to say that something is definitely true.
He insists that everything will be fine.
Он уверяет, что все будет хорошо.
Implies repeating the same thing persistently, sometimes tediously.
He keeps insisting that he is not guilty for the third hour already.
Он твердит, что не виноват, уже третий час.
An idiom: to stubbornly stick to one's position and not agree with others.
She is insisting on her own way again and doesn't want to give in.
Она снова настаивает на своем и не хочет уступать.
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How to pronounce настаивать and what this word means
настаивать translation: insist. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce настаивать
[nɐˈstaɪvətʲ]
настаивать translation
insist
настаивать examples
I insist that we leave now.
настаивать transcription
[nɐˈstaɪvətʲ]
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настаивать meaning: what does it mean?
твёрдо утверждать или требовать, чтобы что-то было так
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настаивать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I insist that we leave now. Translation: Я настаиваю, чтобы мы ушли сейчас.
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