избегать
Translation of избегать
avoid
Russian word in Latin letters: izbegat
Meaning of избегать
держаться подальше от кого-либо или чего-либо, стараясь не вступать в контакт
keep away from
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Избегать пробки or избегать пробок?
избегать пробок
избегать + genitive: избегать пробок, людей
Don't say «избегать пробки». Say «избегать пробок»: избегать takes the genitive, not the accusative.
Я стараюсь избегать пробок по утрам.
I try to avoid traffic jams in the morning.
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I avoid sugar.
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Я избегаю сахара.
Try to avoid busy roads.
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Старайся избегать оживлённых дорог.
избегать synonyms
What's the difference between избегать, держаться подальше, сторониться, уклоняться, and воздерживаться
Keep away from people out of caution or dislike.
Dodge on purpose: a question, a blow, a duty.
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Formal: choose not to do something (sweets, alcohol, voting).
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избегать belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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избегать meaning: what does it mean?
keep away from
избегать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
избегать is pronounced as [izbʲɪˈɡatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
избегать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I avoid sugar. Translation: Я избегаю сахара.
Is избегать part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, избегать (avoid) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is избегать part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, избегать (avoid) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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