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как следует

properly

Meaning of как следует

in correct way

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Russian[kɐk ˈslʲedʊjət]
properly
как следует - properly
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как следует with English translation

как следует usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Check that the coat is fastened properly before you step outside.

Проверь, что пальто застегнуто как следует, прежде чем выйти на улицу.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

If you don't clean the filter properly, the vacuum will lose power.

Если не чистить фильтр как следует, пылесос потеряет мощность.

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как следует belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

как следуетproperly
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

как следует synonyms

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What's the difference between как следует / как полагается / как положено / должным образом / правильно / надлежащим образом

🇷🇺Russian
как следует

means 'as one should' or 'properly', emphasizing adequacy or thoroughness

B1Very Often

Do it properly.

Сделай это как следует.

К
🇷🇺Russian
как полагается

as is expected or proper according to norms; carries expectation or propriety

B1Often

He behaves as he should.

Он ведёт себя как полагается.

К
🇷🇺Russian
как положено

in accordance with what is customary or required; colloquial tone

B1Often

They started as they should — on time and organized.

Начали как положено — вовремя и организованно.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
должным образом

a formal equivalent of 'properly'; used more in writing and official contexts

B1Often

Documents must be prepared properly.

Документы должны быть оформлены должным образом.

П
🇷🇺Russian
правильно

means 'correct' or 'right'; broader than 'properly', can denote factual correctness

B1Very Often

He did everything correctly.

Он всё сделал правильно.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
надлежащим образом

very formal, legal/official phrase indicating due procedure or condition

B1Rarely

The objects were duly inspected.

Объекты были надлежащим образом проверены.

С
🇷🇺Russian
соответствующим образом

emphasizes conformity to requirements or criteria; formal usage

B1Rarely

The data were processed appropriately.

Данные обработаны соответствующим образом.

П
🇷🇺Russian
подходящим образом

in a manner suitable for the situation; stresses suitability of method or manner

B1Often

Act in an appropriate way in this situation.

Поступите подходящим образом в этой ситуации.

К
🇷🇺Russian
корректно

means 'correct' or 'proper' often in the sense of error-free or polite; used for language and conduct

B1Often

The phrase should be formulated correctly.

Фразу нужно сформулировать корректно.

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как следует translation: properly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce как следует

[kɐk ˈslʲedʊjət]

как следует translation

properly

как следует examples

Check that the coat is fastened properly before you step outside.

как следует transcription

[kɐk ˈslʲedʊjət]

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как следует meaning: what does it mean?

надлежащим образом, выполняя действия согласно правилам или нормам

как следует pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

как следует is pronounced as [kɐk ˈslʲedʊjət]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Check that the coat is fastened properly before you step outside. Translation: Проверь, что пальто застегнуто как следует, прежде чем выйти на улицу.

Is как следует part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, как следует (properly) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is как следует part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, как следует (properly) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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