Learning language
Translation language
Verb · B1 · less common

признавать

Translation of признавать

recognise

Russian word in Latin letters: priznavat

Meaning of признавать

Russian

Официально соглашаться, что у кого-то есть права или заслуги.

English

to officially accept someone's status, rights or achievements

recognize

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[prʲiznɐˈvatʲ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Признавать or узнавать?

узнавать = know someone again when you see them

Don't mix them up. You know a face or voice again — узнавать; you accept something officially — признавать.

Я сразу узнала её голос.

I recognized her voice at once.

Суд признал документ действительным.

The court recognized the document as valid.

Try translating it yourself

Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. Many countries recognise the new state.

    Show translationHide translation

    Многие страны признают новое государство.

  2. The school recognises this certificate.

    Show translationHide translation

    Школа признаёт этот сертификат.

  3. Many countries recognize the new state.

    Show translationHide translation

    Многие страны признают новое государство.

  4. The school recognizes this certificate.

    Show translationHide translation

    Школа признаёт этот сертификат.

признавать synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between признавать and принимать

принимать
🇷🇺Russian

To accept as valid; less official.

Learn by topic

Related words and lists for признавать

Questions about this word

What does признавать mean?

to officially accept someone's status, rights or achievements

How do you pronounce признавать?

признавать is pronounced [prʲiznɐˈvatʲ], in Latin letters “priznavat”.

How is признавать used in a sentence?

Many countries recognise the new state. Translation: Многие страны признают новое государство.

Is признавать part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, признавать (recognize) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is признавать part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, признавать (recognize) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn признавать in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy