основать
Translation of основать
establish
Russian word in Latin letters: osnovat
Meaning of основать
создать и прочно устроить что-то надолго
to start and create something lasting
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Основать or установить?
установить
установить = to set up a device, or establish facts or contact
Don't say установить школу. Starting a school or company — основать; establishing facts or contact — установить.
Полиция установила причину пожара.
The police established the cause of the fire.
Этот музей основали много лет назад.
This museum was established many years ago.
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They plan to establish a new school here.
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Они планируют основать здесь новую школу.
They hope to establish a clinic in the village.
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Они надеются основать клинику в деревне.
основать synonyms
What's the difference between основать, создать, открыть, and учредить
General word: to make something new.
To open a new shop, school or clinic.
To establish officially, with documents.
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основать meaning: what does it mean?
to start and create something lasting
основать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
основать is pronounced as [əsnɐˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
основать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They plan to establish a new school here. Translation: Они планируют основать здесь новую школу.
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