открывать
Translation of открывать
open
Russian word in Latin letters: otkryvat
Meaning of открывать
сделать доступным, снять преграду или запор
to move a door, window or lid so you can go through or reach inside

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Open the curtains to let in daylight.
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Откройте шторы, чтобы впустить дневной свет.
I always open a window when painting a room.
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Я всегда открываю окно, когда крашу комнату.
открывать synonyms
What's the difference between открывать and отпирать
Advanced: broader words
Unlock with a key; more bookish, people usually say открывать ключом.
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открывать belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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открывать meaning: what does it mean?
to move a door, window or lid so you can go through or reach inside
открывать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
открывать is pronounced as [ɐtkrɨˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
открывать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Open the curtains to let in daylight. Translation: Откройте шторы, чтобы впустить дневной свет.
Is открывать part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, открывать (open) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is открывать part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, открывать (open) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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