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указывать

indicate

Meaning of указывать

to show or point to

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Russian[ʊˈkazɨvətʲ]
indicate
указывать - indicate
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указывать with English translation

указывать usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The sign indicates the way to the station.

Знак указывает путь к станции.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Her silence may indicate that she is upset.

Её молчание может указывать на то, что она расстроена.

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указывать belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

указыватьindicate
готовитьcook
менятьchange
завязыватьtie
следоватьfollow
убиратьremove
ощущатьсяfeel

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between указывать / обозначать / показывать / свидетельствовать / значить / указывать на

🇷🇺Russian
указывать

The closest general equivalent: can mean “to show, point out, or signify” depending on context.

B1Very Often

The arrow indicates the exit.

Стрелка указывает на выход.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обозначать

Emphasizes that something serves as a sign, symbol, or label for something else.

B1Often

This sign indicates danger.

Этот знак обозначает опасность.

🇷🇺Russian

A broader and simpler word: “to show, make visible”; often used for something visible or direct.

B1Very Often

The painting shows city life.

Картина показывает жизнь города.

С
🇷🇺Russian
свидетельствовать

A more formal word meaning “to be evidence or a sign of something”; used for facts and conclusions.

B1Often

These data indicate an increase in demand.

Эти данные свидетельствуют о росте спроса.

З
🇷🇺Russian
значить

Usually means “to mean, to signify”; often about the meaning of a word or sign.

B1Very Often

What does this symbol indicate / mean?

Что значит этот символ?

У
🇷🇺Russian
указывать на

A fixed phrase used for directly pointing to an object, cause, or feature.

B1Very Often

The symptoms indicate a cold.

Симптомы указывают на простуду.

🇷🇺Russian

More formal and bookish: “to show clearly, demonstrate, reveal”; often used about data, skills, or behavior.

B1Often

The experiment indicates a new effect.

Эксперимент демонстрирует новый эффект.

С
🇷🇺Russian
свидетельствовать о

A formal phrase meaning “to serve as evidence of something”; usually used with facts, data, or symptoms.

B1Often

These figures indicate a decrease in expenses.

Эти цифры свидетельствуют о снижении расходов.

О
🇷🇺Russian
означать

A very general verb meaning “to mean, signify, imply”; often closest to “mean.”

B1Very Often

This may indicate a new problem.

Это может означать новую проблему.

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указывать translation: indicate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce указывать

[ʊˈkazɨvətʲ]

указывать translation

indicate

указывать examples

The sign indicates the way to the station.

указывать transcription

[ʊˈkazɨvətʲ]

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указывать meaning: what does it mean?

показывать или обозначать на что-то

указывать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The sign indicates the way to the station. Translation: Знак указывает путь к станции.

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