почитать
Translation of почитать
honour
Russian word in Latin letters: pochitat
Meaning of почитать
выражать уважение и благодарность кому-либо, чему-либо
to show great respect for someone or something

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Many families honour their ancestors.
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Многие семьи почитают своих предков.
This family honours the old traditions.
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Эта семья почитает старые традиции.
Many families honor their ancestors.
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Многие семьи почитают своих предков.
This family honors the old traditions.
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Эта семья почитает старые традиции.
почитать synonyms
What's the difference between почитать, чтить, уважать, and оказывать почести
Same meaning, more bookish and solemn.
Advanced: broader words
Official: honor someone with a ceremony.
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почитать belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does почитать mean?
to show great respect for someone or something
How do you pronounce почитать?
почитать is pronounced [pɐt͡ɕɪˈtatʲ], in Latin letters “pochitat”.
How is почитать used in a sentence?
Many families honour their ancestors. Translation: Многие семьи почитают своих предков.
Is почитать part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, почитать (honor) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is почитать part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, почитать (honor) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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