уступить
Translation of уступить
give in
Meaning of уступить
перестать сопротивляться или спорить
to stop resisting or arguing
Transcription and pronunciation of уступить
уступи́ть
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [ʊstʊˈpʲitʲ]
- In Latin letters
- ustupit
Traps and common mistakes
Уступить к нему or уступить ему?
уступить ему
уступить кому-то = give in to someone
Don't say «уступить к нему». Say «уступить ему»: no preposition, just the dative.
Он никогда не уступает младшей сестре.
He never gives in to his younger sister.
уступить with English translation
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After an hour, he gave in.
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Через час он уступил.
She finally gave in and agreed.
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В конце концов она уступила и согласилась.
уступить synonyms
What's the difference between уступить, сдаться, поддаться, and смириться
Give up resisting; also in a fight or game.
Advanced: broader words
Accept something you can't change.
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уступить belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does уступить mean?
to stop resisting or arguing
How do you pronounce уступить?
уступить is pronounced [ʊstʊˈpʲitʲ], in Latin letters “ustupit”.
How is уступить used in a sentence?
After an hour, he gave in. Translation: Через час он уступил.
Is уступить part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, уступить (give in) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is уступить part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, уступить (give in) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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